Toran Guk
Korean Korean - Soups and Stews

Toran Guk

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.

Ingredients

  • • 500g taro root, peeled and sliced
  • • 100g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
  • • 6 cups beef broth
  • • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • • 1 tbsp soup soy sauce (gukganjang)
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Peel the taro and slice into bite-sized pieces, rinsing the slippery residue off under cold water.

2
Phase 2

Brown the beef in sesame oil in a pot over medium heat.

3
Phase 3

Add the broth and taro, cover, and simmer 20 minutes until the taro is tender.

4
Phase 4

Stir in the soy sauce, soup soy sauce, and garlic; simmer 5 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Serve topped with sliced spring onions.