Cultural background
This soup is mainly consumed to relieve hangovers or soothe the stomach, and it is particularly popular in cold weather.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean and prepare the ugeoji (outer napa cabbage leaves).
- 2Cut the beef into appropriate sizes and sauté it in a pot.
- 3Add doenjang and water, and bring to a boil.
- 4Add the ugeoji and boil until tender.
- 5Add green onion and garlic, and boil for a bit longer.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Contains beef, so it is not suitable for vegetarian or halal diets.
How to order
우거지국 주세요
U-geo-ji-guk ju-se-yo
Please give me ugeoji-guk