31, May 2025
Quick & Refreshing Kimchi Soup with Fermented Shrimp (Saeu-jeot)





Quick & Refreshing Kimchi Soup with Fermented Shrimp (Saeu-jeot)

Kimchi Soup with Saeu-jeot

Quick & Refreshing Kimchi Soup with Fermented Shrimp (Saeu-jeot)

Feeling like a light and refreshing soup? This Kimchi Soup, enhanced with the umami of saeu-jeot (fermented shrimp), can be made in a flash! It’s a magical recipe that comes together with just kimchi and its brine, perfect for when you need a quick, comforting, and invigorating dish.

Recipe Info

  • Category : Soup / Broth
  • Ingredient Category : Vegetables
  • Occasion : Everyday
  • Cooking : Boil / Simmer
  • Servings : 4 servings
  • Cooking Time : Within 15 minutes
  • Difficulty : Anyone

Ingredients

  • Well-fermented kimchi (chopped) 2 cups
  • Kimchi brine 2 ladles
  • Saeu-jeot (fermented shrimp) 1/2 Tbsp
  • Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
  • Green onion (chopped) 20cm length
  • Korean soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang) 1 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
  • Fish sauce (tuna extract) 1 Tbsp (adjust to taste)
  • Water 700ml (approx. 3.5 cups)
  • Dried anchovies for broth 15 pieces

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

First, in a pot, combine 700ml of water and 15 dried anchovies. Bring to a boil over medium heat to create an anchovy broth. Let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.

Step 1

Step 2

Once the anchovy broth is ready, remove the anchovies. Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic to the broth and simmer briefly to release its aroma.

Step 2

Step 3

Now, add 2 cups of chopped kimchi to the pot. Using well-fermented kimchi will give the soup a richer and deeper flavor.

Step 3

Step 4

Pour in 2 ladles of kimchi brine to enhance the refreshing taste of the soup. The amount of kimchi brine can affect the overall seasoning, so keep this in mind.

Step 4

Step 5

Add 1/2 Tbsp of saeu-jeot (fermented shrimp) to boost the soup’s savory notes. Saeu-jeot adds depth and helps in seasoning the soup.

Step 5

Step 6

Add 1 Tbsp of tuna extract fish sauce for an even richer umami flavor. You can substitute this with another type of Korean fish sauce like kkanari aekjeot if preferred.

Step 6

Step 7

Finally, add 1 Tbsp of Korean soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang) to season. It’s advisable to adjust the amount of Guk-ganjang based on the saltiness of your kimchi and the quantity of kimchi brine used. Start with a small amount and taste as you go.

Step 7

Step 8

Add the chopped green onions and bring the soup to a boil again. Once it’s bubbling, reduce the heat slightly. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with more salt, Guk-ganjang, or saeu-jeot if needed. Serve hot for a wonderfully comforting and revitalizing Kimchi Soup!

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