Clear and Refreshing Fish Cake Soup (Eomuk Tang)
The Ultimate Clear Fish Cake Soup Recipe That Will Refresh You from the Inside Out
This is the epitome of a ‘safe bet’ dish, perfect for school lunches, as a snack with soju, or as a simple home-cooked meal! It’s a universally loved dish that tastes great anytime. The secret is to use soy sauce just for a hint of color and focus on the clean, refreshing flavor. On a chilly day, warm your body and soul with a comforting bowl of this soup.
Main Ingredients- Fish cakes (Eomuk) 70g (about 1-2 sheets)
- Broth pack 1 (anchovy + kelp)
- Minced garlic 8g (approx. 1 tsp)
Additional Ingredients- Green onion (white part) 15g (approx. 1/4 stalk)
- Enoki mushrooms 11g (about 1/2 small pack)
Seasonings- Korean soy sauce or regular soy sauce 1 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp (or adjust to taste)
- Pepper, a pinch
- Green onion (white part) 15g (approx. 1/4 stalk)
- Enoki mushrooms 11g (about 1/2 small pack)
Seasonings- Korean soy sauce or regular soy sauce 1 tsp
- Salt 1 tsp (or adjust to taste)
- Pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 cm long. Slice the white part of the green onion diagonally. Trim the base of the enoki mushrooms and rinse them lightly under running water, then drain. (You can add ingredients like onion, radish, or crown daisy if you like. Thinly sliced radish can be added while boiling the broth for an extra refreshing taste.)
Step 2
Place the broth pack (anchovies and kelp) into a deep pot. Add 3-4 cups (about 700ml-1000ml) of cold water and turn the heat to high.
Step 3
Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for about 10 more minutes to extract a delicious broth. After the broth is ready, remove the broth pack using a sieve or strainer to keep the soup clear.
Step 4
Add the minced garlic to the clear broth and bring it to a simmer again. Let the garlic aroma infuse into the soup.
Step 5
Next, add the sliced green onions and simmer for 1-2 minutes, allowing their fresh flavor to meld into the soup.
Step 6
For a subtle color, add 1 tsp of Korean soy sauce or regular soy sauce. Sprinkle a pinch of pepper for a mild spiciness. (Be careful not to add too much soy sauce, as it’s mainly for color.)
Step 7
Add the prepared enoki mushrooms and cook briefly. Enoki mushrooms cook quickly, so don’t overcook them.
Step 8
Finally, add the cut fish cakes. Since fish cakes are already seasoned, it’s best to add them before salting to adjust the seasoning. Simmer for about 2-3 minutes until the fish cakes are tender.
Step 9
After adding the fish cakes, season with salt to your preference. Remember to consider the saltiness of the fish cakes and adjust the amount of salt accordingly.
Step 10
Your delicious clear fish cake soup is ready when the fish cakes plump up and the broth is nicely flavored! Enjoy it hot.
