Toranguk || Taro Soup, 芋头汤, 芋頭湯, 里芋スープ, 토란국 2

Toranguk is a traditional Korean soup made with taro root. It’s a hearty and comforting dish, often served during the colder months. Taro root is a starchy root vegetable with a slightly nutty flavor.

Ingredients:

• Taro root, peeled and cut into chunks
• Beef bones or beef short ribs
• Water
• Soy sauce
• Salt
• Garlic, minced
• Green onion, chopped

Instructions:

1. Prepare the broth: Boil the beef bones or short ribs in a large pot of water until the meat is tender. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
2. Add the taro: Add the cut taro root to the boiling broth. Simmer until the taro is tender.
3. Season the soup: Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, garlic, and green onions.
4. Serve: Serve the soup hot with rice.

Tips:

• Taro preparation: To prevent irritation, wear gloves when handling raw taro.
• Broth: For a richer flavor, you can add other vegetables like carrots, onions, or mushrooms to the broth.
• Seasoning: Adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.