Korean Oxtail Bone Broth Noodles

Soak the Oxtail (Optional)

1. 01

   Place the oxtail in a large bowl and cover with cold water.
2. 02

   Soak for 20–30 minutes to draw out blood, then drain.

First Boil (Cleaning Stage)

1. 03

   Place the oxtail in a pot and cover with fresh water.
2. 04

   Bring to a hard boil and cook for 10 minutes.
3. 05

   Drain completely, rinse the oxtail thoroughly under cold running water, and wash the pot clean.
   

Second Boil (First Broth)

1. 06

   Return the oxtail to the clean pot and add 12 cups of fresh water.
2. 07

   Bring to a rolling boil, then lower to a steady simmer and cook uncovered for 2½–3 hours.
3. 08

   Remove the oxtail and pour the broth into a separate bowl.

Third Boil (Milkiness Stage)

1. 09

   Return the oxtail bones to the pot and add another 12 cups of fresh water.
2. 10

   Bring to a strong boil, then simmer uncovered for 3–4 hours until the broth turns very pale and opaque.
   

Finish the Noodles

1. 11

   Pour about 4 cups of the finished broth into a separate pan.
2. 12

   Soak the glass noodles in warm water until pliable, about 10 minutes.
3. 13

   Add the noodles to the simmering broth and cook for 5–7 minutes until tender and slippery.
   

Serve

1. 14

   Ladle the noodles and broth into bowls.
2. 15

   Top with oxtail pieces and sliced scallions.
3. 16

   Serve with extra salt on the side.