Haejangguk

Haejangguk is made from a beef broth with cabbage, bean sprouts, radish and chunks of congealed ox blood. If the deeply satisfying taste does not kick-start your sluggish brain in the morning, I wonder what will. 

Given Korea’s dedicated drinking culture, it’s not surprising that Korea’s hangover-curing culture is equally as developed, from pre-drinking drinks to post-drinking drinks to a glorious array of spicy and steamy stews and soups.

One type of haejangguk, Seonjiguk, includes sliced congealed ox blood (similar to black pudding) and another type, Sundaeguk includes a kind of blood sausage made with intestine stuffed with pig's blood and other ingredients.