Top 4 Korean Offal Dishes

Seolleongtang is a hot, invigorating South Korean bone soup prepared by boiling cow's bones, feet, head, organs, brisket, and shank for a long time until the broth develops a creamy white color. The soup is a staple in numerous Korean households, especially during the cold winter months. It is believed that the soup was invented because King Seonjong of the Joseon Dynasty needed to feed a large number of people at a worship ritual for the god of farming, during which a cow would be sacrificed. The name of the dish is derived from the word Seonnongtang, meaning soup boiled at Seonnongdan, and later on, the word evolved into Seolleongtang. Nowadays, it is usually served with ripe kkakdugi (radish kimchi), and it is said to taste even better when accompanied by it, warming numerous consumers during the winter.Expand

Korean sundae is a traditional blood sausage that usually consists of rice, glass noodles (dangmyeon), and pig’s blood, while the variations may also incorporate barely, bean sprouts, kimchi, perilla leaves, soybean paste, or scallions. Some regional varieties may even consist of squid or fish. Sundae can be steamed and enjoyed on its own, but it is also incorporated into various dishes such as the hearty sundaeguk soup or the sundae bokkeum stir fry. It is believed that sundae originated sometime in the Goryeo period (918–1392).Expand

This traditional South Korean hotpot is made with beef tripe, typically small intestines known as gopchang. The dish consists of a flavorful beef broth, gochujang paste, pre-cooked and sliced tripe, onions, scallions, garlic, ginger, carrots, mushrooms, or other vegetables. Because of the time-consuming preparation, gopchang jeongol is mostly enjoyed in specialized restaurants. It is usually served as a communal dish, and it is typically accompanied by rice.Expand

Gopchang-gui is a Korean dish consisting of grilled beef tripe—traditionally small intestines (gopchang). It is usually found in specialized restaurants that finish the grilling tableside. The tube-shaped offal can be prepared plain, or it can be marinated and doused in a spicy sauce, and while it is grilled, various sliced vegetables can be added on top. Once a frugal dish, gopchang-gui is now equally popular as beef. It is considered to be perfect accompaniment to soju—traditional Korean spirit.Expand