Cultural background
Typically served as a home dish, it is great for a light meal in the morning or at lunch. It is especially considered good for hangover relief.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Cut the beef into appropriate sizes and slice the radish thinly.
- 2Pour water into a pot and add the beef and radish to boil.
- 3Season with soy sauce and salt, and add green onion and garlic.
- 4Boil until all ingredients are tender.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarians as it contains beef.
How to order
소고기뭇국 주세요
So-go-gi-mut-guk ju-se-yo
Please give me Beef Mu-guk