Umami Guru › Recipes

Jangjorim (장조림)

Korea

By · Published · Updated

Chanjjorim Korean dish with beef, soy sauce, and quail eggs

A sweet‑salty Korean dish of beef simmered in soy sauce with aromatic spices. Perfect as a side dish for any Korean table.

Ingredients

Steps

  1. Korean beef chanchjorim, Studio Ghibli‑style illustration

    Cut the beef into pieces 5–7 cm in size.

  2. Korean chanjjorim: simmering broth, Studio Ghibli‑style anime illustration

    In a medium pot bring 8 cups of water to a boil, then add the onion, white part of the green onion, Korean radish, garlic, ginger, black pepper, soy sauce, soup soy sauce, sugar and rice wine. Cook for 5 minutes over medium‑high heat.

  3. Korean cuisine Chanjjorim: simmering meat, Studio Ghibli‑style illustration

    Place the meat in the pot, bring to a gentle boil, skim off the foam. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

  4. Korean beef broth straining step, illustrated in Studio Ghibli's watercolor anime style

    Remove the meat, strain the broth into a large bowl, then return 2.5 cups of the strained broth to the pot (the remaining broth can be saved).

  5. Korean chanchjorim sauce simmering, anime-style illustration

    Return the meat to the pot, add soy sauce, soup soy sauce, sugar, rice wine, black pepper, and optionally kai leaf and shiitake mushrooms. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and cook until the sauce reduces to about one‑third of the volume (about 20 minutes).

  6. Korean chanjorim – cooking step, anime illustration

    Add the kai leaf and eggs, cook for another 10 minutes. Then remove the kai leaf and transfer the dish to an airtight container, cool and store in the refrigerator.

  7. Chanjjorim Korean dish, anime‑style illustration of the cooking step in a Studio Ghibli‑inspired watercolor

    Before serving, slice the meat and drizzle with sauce.

FAQ

What is Jangjorim (장조림)?

Jangjorim is a traditional Korean side dish made from beef braised in a savory-sweet soy sauce with aromatic spices, often served cold or at room temperature.

How do you pronounce 장조림?

장조림 is pronounced 'Jang-jo-rim'. The 'jang' sounds like 'jong' in 'jongleur', 'jo' like 'joe', and 'rim' like 'rim' of a glass.

Can I substitute the beef in Jangjorim?

While beef is traditional, you can experiment with other proteins like pork or chicken, though the cooking time and flavor profile may vary slightly.

What ingredients are essential for Jangjorim?

Key ingredients for Jangjorim include beef, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and often a touch of sweetness from sugar or rice wine. Our recipe also includes onion, green onion, Korean radish, black pepper, kai, shiitake mushrooms, and egg.

How long does it take to make Jangjorim?

This Jangjorim recipe takes approximately 80 minutes to prepare, including simmering time for the beef to become tender and flavorful.