Oxtail Soup (꼬리곰탕, Kkorigomtang)

Welcome back to Chelsea's K-Food Recipes! Today, we’re making a comforting Korean classic — Oxtail Soup (꼬리곰탕, Kkorigomtang).

This clear, hearty beef broth is slowly simmered for hours to extract deep flavor and nutrition from oxtails. Mild, savory, and incredibly soothing, this soup is perfect for cooler days — but Koreans enjoy it year-round for its nourishing qualities and clean flavor.

Let’s make this warm and healing bowl!

🍲 Ingredients

• 2–3 lbs (1–1.5 kg) oxtails
• 12 cups water
• 1 onion, halved
• 5–6 cloves garlic, peeled
• 2 green onions, whole (plus extra chopped for garnish)
• Salt, to taste
• Black pepper, to taste
• Soy sauce (optional, for serving)

Optional sides

• Chopped green onions
• Kkakdugi (깍두기)
• Steamed rice

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Oxtails

• Rinse oxtails under cold water
• Soak 1–2 hours, changing water a few times to remove blood

2️⃣ Blanch

• Boil oxtails 5–10 minutes, then drain
• Rinse well to remove impurities

3️⃣ Make the Broth

In a clean pot, add:

• Oxtails
• 12 cups water
• Onion, garlic, green onions

Bring to a boil → simmer 4–6 hours
Skim foam for a clean broth.

4️⃣ Season

• Remove oxtails, strain broth
• Return oxtails to pot
• Season with salt & pepper to taste

5️⃣ Serve

• Ladle soup into bowls with oxtail pieces
• Garnish with green onion
• Serve with rice & kkakdugi
• Add soy sauce if desired

💡 Tips for Perfect Kkorigomtang

• Low & slow simmer = richer broth
• Add hot water if broth reduces too much
• For extra richness: refrigerate overnight, skim fat, reheat

Oxtail Soup is gentle, nourishing, and deeply comforting — a true Korean soul-food classic. Whether you're warming up in winter or wanting something cozy and restorative, this bowl always satisfies.

Thanks for stopping by Chelsea’s K-Food Recipes — see you again soon for more comfort-filled Korean dishes! 🇰🇷✨