7/4 Oxtail Soup

DIALOG>> What should we have?

A: I've been so tired lately. Let's eat something hearty!
B: Okay, what should we have? Let me think.
A: I have an idea. Why don't we have ggori-gomtang?
B: What's that?
A: It's oxtail soup. It's so good and nutritious.
B: Well, ggori-gomtang it is!


RESPONSE>> Talk about a Korean dish, oxtail soup (ggori-gomtang).

One of my favorite Korean foods is oxtail soup or 'ggori-gomtang.'
ex> The Beatles are one of my favorite bands, ever!

My mother used to make this soup, especially when the temperatures outside dropped blow zero.
ex> They used to make good pies but any more.

I used to think that a bowl of ggori-gomtang would make me invincible to the cold weather. And I still do.
* invincible: 무적의, 정복할 수 없는


As always, my mother was right. This soup is indeed very hearty.
* hearty: 건강한, 영양가 있는
ex> I'm doing great, as always.
ex> Our show is indeed one of the best programs on the radio.


Making this soup is rather simple, yet it's very time-consuming.
* time-consuming: 시간이 걸리는
ex> The task was not only tedious, but it was extremely time-consuming.


The secret to its thick broth and delicious flavor is its cooking time.


You have to let it simmer for at least three to four hours.
* simmer: 서서히 끓이다


When you have ggori-gomtang, put some chopped green onions and a touch of salt.
* a touch of: 약간의
ex> Just a touch of salt would make this soup much better.


I usually put the rice into the soup and eat it together along with crispy kimchi.




@ I miss home-cooked meals. 집에서 만든 음식이 그립다.

1. Galbi-tang is one of my favorite Korean foods.
2. As always, he was late again.
3. Making pottery is a very time-consuming process.
4. I think she has a touch of cold.