Gopchang Jeongol

Gopchang Jeongol is a hearty and flavorful Korean hot pot featuring tender beef intestines, a variety of vegetables, and a rich, spicy broth. This dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein, making it a satisfying dinner option.

Ingredients

• Beef small intestines (gopchang) - 300 grams
• Beef broth - 500 ml
• Water - 200 ml
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Green onions - 4 stalks, chopped
• Mushrooms (shiitake or enoki) - 100 grams, sliced
• Carrot - 1 medium, julienned
• Zucchini - 1 medium, julienned
• Tofu - 150 grams, cubed
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Clean the beef intestines thoroughly under running water, then cut them into 5 cm pieces.
2. In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
3. Add the cleaned gopchang to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Pour in the beef broth and water, then stir in soy sauce, gochugaru, salt, and pepper.
5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
6. Add the mushrooms, carrot, zucchini, and tofu to the pot, then simmer for another 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7. Finally, stir in the chopped green onions and cook for 2 more minutes before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 36 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the assorted vegetables.

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