Hidden ingredients in Korean food
Beef bone broth
사골 육수
What it is
Milky or clear stock from long-simmered beef bones. The base of soups like seolleongtang and of some rice-cake soups and cold noodles.
Allergies and diets it can affect
- Beef
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- No beef
Products differ. Check the label or ask staff; this list is general.
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Dishes in BapCheck whose usual recipe can include it (4)
From each dish's general recipe, not a specific restaurant. Other dishes may use it too.
Seolleongtang (Ox Bone Soup)설렁탕 seol-leong-tang
Ox bones and brisket, Thin wheat noodles (somyeon), usually added, Scallion, Salt and pepper
Usually contains: Beef, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives, Wheat +1
Tteokguk (Rice Cake Soup)떡국 tteok-guk
Sliced rice cakes, Beef broth and beef, Egg garnish, Seaweed flakes…
Usually contains: Beef, Egg, Soy +2
Sometimes contains: Wheat, Fish, Gluten
Haejangguk (Hangover Soup)해장국 hae-jang-guk
Beef broth, Congealed ox blood, Napa cabbage, bean sprouts, Soybean paste…
Usually contains: Beef, Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Sometimes contains: Pork, Wheat, Gluten
Mul Naengmyeon (Cold Noodle Soup)물냉면 mul naeng-myeon
Buckwheat and starch noodles, Cold beef broth, Boiled beef slices, Boiled egg…
Usually contains: Buckwheat, Wheat, Beef +3
Sometimes contains: Soy, Garlic, onion, scallion, chives
Source: BapCheck's general recipe notes for 69 dishes. Not an official allergen table and not a restaurant check.