Korean · soup
Seolleongtang (설렁탕)
Seolleongtang (설렁탕) reads umami 8.1, richness 6.2 and allium 4.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Korean soup, about 12 hr. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 8.4 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.8 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 6.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.9 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Umami 8.1 · Richness 6.2 · Allium 4.6 · Salinity 3.3 · Herbaceous 2.7 · Warm Spice 1.1 · Sweetness 0.8 · Heat 0.7 · Earthy 0.6 · Bitterness 0.5
What's in it (8)
- 3 lbs ox leg bones
- 1 lb brisket
- 12 cups water
- salt to taste
- white pepper to taste
- 3 scallions, sliced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 6 oz rice noodles
Time & effort: about 12 hr (10 min active) · effort: medium
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 87.7 kcal, 7 g protein, 5.4 g fat, 2.8 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (2 steps)
- Blanch bones to remove impurities, then simmer in a large pot of fresh water for 6 to 12 hours, keeping the heat high enough for the broth to turn milky white.
- Season lightly with salt and serve with beef slices over noodles or rice, with scallions and white pepper on the side.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.