Hot Chili Beef and Onion Soup - Yukkai Jang K

1 lb Braising Beef

8 c Water

1 1/2 tb Hot Chili Powder

2 tb Sesame Oil

12 Green Onions

2 ts Crushed Garlic

1 tb White Sesame Seeds, Toasted

- And Ground 1 ts Sugar

1/2 ts White Pepper

1 1/2 tb Dark Soy Sauce

This chili-red soup is exceptionally hot. It is said that the time to serve it is in the hottest months, when the perspirationit induces has a cooling effect on the diner. It is equally effective ammunition against winter cold. Cut the beef into cubes and place in a saucepan with the water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer gently for 1-1/2 to 2 hours until the meat is falling apart. Mix the chili powder with the sesame oil. Trim and shred the green onions. Heat the chili powder and sesame oil in a pan and fry the green onions with the garlic for 2 minutes. Add the sesame seeds, sugar, pepper and soy sauce and fry for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat. Lift out the meat, drain well and toss in the pan for a few minutes. Return the contents of the pan to the stock and bring to a boil, simmering until the soup is well flavored. Typed by Syd Bigger.