SPICY PORK BONE SOUP 감자탕

WHAT'S IN IT?

3.5 lbs pork neck bones 돼지 목뼈 (you can get it from Korean or Chinese market)
6 potatoes 감자 (peeled, cut in quarters)
2 onions 양파 (sliced)
3 tablespoons of garlic 다진 마늘 (chopped)
3 tablespoons of ginger 다진 생강 (chopped)
1 tablespoon of soy bean paste (korean style) 된장
6 tablespoons of red chili pepper flakes 고추가루 (korean style)
1 bunch of green onions 파 (chopped)
1-2 table spoon of salt 소금 (if you are using sea salt 굵은 소금, the amount will be different)
11 cups of water
black pepper 후추

OPTIONAL: kimchi or Korean baby cabbage (blanch before using it) (애배추)

HOW DO I MAKE IT?

1. Soak pork bones in cold water for 1 hour.
2. Rinse quickly and boil the bones in fresh water.
3. Once it's come to a boil, throw out all the water and wash the bones thoroughly.
4. Boil the bones with 11 cups of fresh water and boil
5. when it comes to a boil, add garlic, ginger chili pepper flakes, soy bean paste, onions, 1 tablespoon of salt (add kimchi or blanced korean baby cabbage if you prefer) and keep boiling for another 10 minutes on HIGH heat.
6. Peel and cut potatoes in quarters.
7. On a separate pot, boil potatoes in water. (add some salt) When potatoes are fully cooked, pour water out and put them on the side.
8. Now, check your pork bone soup (after 10 min on high). Reduce the heat to MEDIUM and boil for another 10 minutes. Then, reduce again to low heat and cook for another 20 minutes.
9. Taste your soup and season (if it needs more salt add more salt (gradually remember to taste it) it it's too salty add some water)
* I can't tell you exactly how much salt because the soup will reduce at different rates depending on your heat source, pot, ingredients etc. Always taste your food when seasoning.

10. Add potatoes in your soup. Don't stir it too much. Potatoes will break.
11. Boil for 5 minutes.
12. Serve in a bowl. Top with chopped green onions and black pepper.
13. Enjoy!

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