Gomguk (),[ ] gomtang[
] (), or beef bone soup refers to a soup in traditional Korean cuisine made with various beef parts such as , oxtail, brisket, ox's head or ox bones by slow simmering on a low flame.[ Gomguk at Korean Culture Encyclopedia] The broth tends to have a milky color with a rich and hearty taste.[ Gomtang at Britannica Korea]
Varieties
Regional
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Hyeonpung gomtang: from the region of Dalseong County. Broth is made from ox tail, brisket, cow's feet and innards.
[ Hyeonpung gomtang at Doosan Encyclopedia]
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Naju gomtang: from the region of Naju. Cooked heel meat and brisket are added to the broth.
[ Naju gomtang at Doosan Encyclopedia]
By ingredients
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Sagol gomtang (): beef leg bones are the main ingredients
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Kkori-gomtang (): ox tail soup
[ Kkori gomtang at Doosan Encyclopedia]
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Toran gomtang (): beef brisket based with taro
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Seolleongtang (): ox leg bone soup simmered for more than 10 hours until the soup is milky-white. Usually served in a bowl containing somyeon (thin wheat flour noodles) and pieces of beef. Sliced and black pepper are used as condiments. Sometimes served with rice instead of noodles.
[ Seolleongtang at Doosan Encyclopedia]
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Galbi-tang (): made with galbi (beef short ribs)
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Yukgaejang (): gomtang with additional spicy seasoning
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Doganitang (): beef knee cartilage is an additional ingredient
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Chupotang (): finely ground perilla is added
[ Chupotang at Doosan Encyclopedia]
Not beef-based
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