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Korean Pork and Potato Soup with Perilla

Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time2 hours 30 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Amy Kim | Kimchi Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 pound pork bones
  • 1 1- inch piece of ginger root
  • 1 Tablespoon kochujang Korean red pepper paste
  • 2 Tablespoons dwaen jang Korean soybean paste
  • 1 Tablespoon roasted sesame seeds
  • 4 red potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 1/4 cup chopped kaenip kimchi
  • 3 scallions thinly sliced

Instructions

  • Soak pork bones in cold water for about 30 minutes. Change the water a few times until there is little blood and the water is clear.
  • Place bones and ginger in a large pot. Cover with water, about 3 quarts, and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 2 hours, skimming any foam that forms on the surface.
  • Mix together the kochujang, dwaen jang, and sesame seeds in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Remove ginger from the pot. Add a few spoonfuls of the hot broth into the paste mixture to make a thick slurry. Pour the mixture to the pot of broth and stir until there are no lumps. Add the potatoes and kaenip kimchi. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer until potatoes are cooked.
  • Serve each bowlful with a generous topping of scallions.