I enjoy watching the Korean TV show Pyeon Restaurant (편스토랑), where celebrity contestants create new meal ideas. When a winning dish gets released as a product, I often try it out. This time, I picked up the Perilla Sundaeguk with Chili Oil, the champion of their “Gukbap” (rice soup) episode. It promised a comforting bowl of soup with bold flavors—and it delivered.
What’s Inside the Kit
The meal kit includes:
- 2 packs of beef bone broth (sagol yuksu)
- Sundae (Korean blood sausage)
- Sliced head meat (pyeonyuk)
- Perilla leaves
- Green onions
- Sauce base
- Chili oil
- Ground perilla seeds
Everything comes neatly packaged, and the portions are generous enough for two.
How I Cooked It
1. I poured the two packs of broth into a pot with about 100ml of water and brought it to a boil.
2. While waiting, I rinsed and sliced the perilla leaves.
3. Once the broth started boiling, I added the sundae, sliced meat, green onion, perilla leaves, and the sauce. I let it simmer for 3 more minutes.
4. After turning off the heat, I stirred in the ground perilla seeds and chili oil to finish.
My Thoughts
I really enjoyed this meal. The meat and sundae were flavorful, and the broth had a rich, spicy depth. It felt like something you'd get from a traditional gukbap restaurant.
That said, the broth tasted a bit salty to me mid-way through cooking, so I added another 150ml of water. I also ended up using all of the chili oil—I like it spicy. Once adjusted to my taste, it was a satisfying and hearty meal.
I used to rely on delivery for gukbap, but this kit has changed my mind. It’s nice to have an option I can cook quickly at home without sacrificing flavor.
