Spicy Beef Soup with Wild Su Zi Sauce

I. Main Ingredients

The main ingredients of Spicy Korean Beef Soup include beef (typically from the leg), fernbrake (bracken fern), mung bean sprouts, and scallions. Beef serves as the base of the soup, providing abundant protein and delicious meat flavor. Fernbrake and mung bean sprouts add a refreshing texture and nutritional value to the soup. Scallions are used for Seasoning and enhancing aroma.

II. Seasonings

Seasonings are crucial to Spicy Korean Beef Soup, mainly including Korean chili powder, chili oil, soy Sauce, sesame oil, garlic paste, ginger paste, etc. These seasonings collectively create the spicy and delicious taste of the soup. Among them, Korean chili powder is the soul of this dish, and choosing a good-quality brand can make the soup base even more delicious.

III. Preparation Steps

1. Beef Preparation: Soak the beef in cold water to remove blood, then boil it with ingredients for cooking beef (such as onions, garlic, ginger, scallions, etc.) for about 2 hours, constantly skimming off the foam. After boiling, filter the broth and shred the beef into strips for later use.
2. Vegetable Preparation: Blanch the fernbrake and mung bean sprouts in boiling water until softened, then remove and drain the water; cut the scallions into sections for later use.
3. Seasoning and Stir-frying: Place the shredded beef, fernbrake, mung bean sprouts, scallions, and seasonings in a large bowl and mix well. Put a little oil (chili oil is also acceptable) in a pan, and stir-fry the mixed ingredients until fragrant.
4. Cooking the Soup: Add the beef broth and appropriate amount of salt. Let the soup boil for another 5 minutes, and it's done.