Seolleongtang is a soup made out of ox bones and it takes hours to achieve that milky goodness. Unlike other bone stocks and broths, this soup is made by boiling the ox bones at a very high temperature, which is why the broth is cloudy instead of clear.
Prep Time1 hourhr
Cook Time6 hourshrs
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Asian, Korean
Keyword: beef stock, korean soup, noodle soup, ox bone soup, ox bones, rice cake soup, seolleongtang
Servings: 5quuarts
Ingredients
3lbs.Ox bonesmix of marrow bones, foot bones, knuckle bones
Water
1lb.Brisket
For serving
Somyeon Noodlesthin wheat noodles
Chopped Scallions
Salt on the side
Instructions
Soak the ox bones and brisket for at least 1 hour to drain the blood. Drain and rinse.
Add the bones into a large stock pot and fill it up with water. Parboil for 5-10 minutes. Drain and rinse the bones again.
Add the bones back into the stock pot and fill up with water. Hard boil for around 4-5 hours to achieve a white milky color. Add water as needed.
Add in the soaked brisket and continue to boil for another 2 hours.
Remove the brisket and the bones. Strain through a mesh sieve to catch any tiny bits.
Chill in an ice bath until a layer of fat forms at the top. Carefully remove the fat with a spoon.
Serve with somyeon noodles, rice, chopped scallions, and salt on the side.