Nutty & Delicious Napa Cabbage Perilla Seed Soybean Paste Soup (Rice Cooker)
Easy Rice Cooker Napa Cabbage Perilla Seed Soybean Paste Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful soup perfect for when you don’t have much appetite. This Napa Cabbage Perilla Seed Soybean Paste Soup, made effortlessly in a rice cooker, boasts a rich, nutty aroma and a delicious umami taste. It’s so simple, even beginners can achieve a wonderfully deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 fresh Napa cabbage leaves
- 1 Tbsp dried anchovy powder
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp beef bone broth powder
- 4 Tbsp perilla seed powder
- 1 Tbsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- Sichuan pepper powder (optional)
- 300ml water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s make this delicious soup easily using your rice cooker! In the inner pot of your rice cooker, add the perilla seed powder (4 Tbsp) for that nutty richness, beef bone broth powder (2 Tbsp) for a deep broth flavor, soybean paste (1 Tbsp) for its savory depth, anchovy powder (1 Tbsp) to enhance the umami, and minced garlic (1 tsp) for a subtle pungent note.
Step 2
Next, add the 3 fresh Napa cabbage leaves, cut into bite-sized pieces. These leaves will add a subtle sweetness and tender texture to the soup. Using the outer leaves can result in an even softer texture.
Step 3
Carefully pour in 300ml of boiling water. Before closing the lid, give it a gentle stir with a spoon to help dissolve the soybean paste and powders. Don’t worry if they aren’t completely dissolved. Select the ‘Reheat’ function on your rice cooker (for Cuckoo models) and cook for 9 minutes. (Consult your rice cooker’s manual for specific instructions.)
Step 4
Once the cooking cycle is complete and a wonderful aroma fills your kitchen, your soup is ready! Ladle the Napa Cabbage Perilla Seed Soybean Paste Soup into a serving bowl. For an extra aromatic touch, sprinkle a little Sichuan pepper powder on top. This adds a unique fragrant zest that complements the soup beautifully. If you’re not a fan of Sichuan pepper, feel free to omit it – the soup will still be delicious! Serve hot and enjoy.
