⏱️ Active time: 5 minutes
⏱️ Cooking time (rice cooker): 1 hour
🥢 Introduction
Some days, you just want a warm bowl of soup without standing in front of the stove.
This Korean Beef Radish Soup (Sogogi Muguk) is one of those recipes — simple, clean, and deeply comforting.
There’s no stir-frying, no complicated steps.
Everything goes straight into the rice cooker, and it slowly does all the work for you.
The beef turns incredibly tender, and the broth stays light yet savory — perfect for a quiet meal at home, especially on busy or tiring days.
🛒 Ingredients
✔ 200 g beef for soup (brisket or shank), cut into large chunks
✔ 200g Korean radish (daikon), cut into thick pieces
✔ 1 tablespoon minced garlic
✔ 1 green onion, sliced
✔ 3 tablespoons Korean soup soy sauce
✔ 1L water
✔ 1 tablespoon sesame oil
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1
Add all the ingredients to the rice cooker.
Step 2
Close the lid and select Multi Cook mode. Set the timer for 1 hour.
Step 3
Let it cook without opening the lid.
Step 4
When finished, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 5
Garnish with sliced green onion before serving.
🍽️ Serving Tips
✔ Serve hot with a bowl of steamed rice for a simple, comforting meal.
✔ Let the soup rest for a short while to allow the flavors to deepen.
✔ Keep the seasoning light to enjoy the clean, refreshing broth.
✔ Garnish with sliced green onion just before serving for extra aroma.
💡 Additional Notes
✔ Adjust the soup soy sauce at the end rather than adding too much at the beginning.
✔ Avoid adding too much sesame oil — a small amount is enough to keep the broth light.
✔ This recipe works best with soup-cut beef rather than thinly sliced meat.
❓ FAQ
Q. Can I make this soup without a rice cooker?
A. Yes. You can simmer everything in a pot over low heat for about 50–60 minutes.
Q. What cut of beef works best for this recipe?
A. Soup-cut beef such as brisket or shank works best. Thinly sliced beef is not recommended.
Q. Can I add other vegetables?
A. You can, but keeping it simple helps preserve the clean, classic flavor of this soup.
Q. Is this soup spicy?a
A. No. This is a mild, non-spicy soup with a light and savory broth.
Q. How should I store leftovers?
A. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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