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