Refreshing and Deep Flavored Fish Cake Soup: Ready in 10 Minutes
Super Simple 10-Minute Fish Cake Soup Recipe: A Clear and Deep Broth Everyone Loves
Here’s a recipe for delicious fish cake soup that will refresh you to the core, ready in just 10 minutes with ingredients you likely have at home. It’s simple but boasts an exceptional depth of broth flavor.
Main Ingredients- 5 sheets of fish cake (eomuk)
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (about a handful)
- 1 red chili pepper
- Small amount of dried seaweed (to be rehydrated)
- 500ml clear broth
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’ll be sharing a recipe for ‘Super Simple Fish Cake Soup’ that you can prepare in just 10 minutes. It’s a perfect dish for when you suddenly need a soup, or even as a side dish for kids, whether it’s a holiday or just a regular day. Let’s make this easy and quick fish cake soup that doesn’t compromise on taste!
Step 2
First, pour 500ml of clear broth into a pot. If you haven’t prepared anchovy or kelp broth beforehand, using 2 tablespoons of anchovy sauce at this stage works wonderfully. Anchovy sauce adds a refreshing and deep umami flavor without the hassle of making broth from scratch. Once your broth is ready, add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt, and mix well. This is the initial seasoning; you can adjust it later to your preference.
Step 3
Next, let’s prepare the other ingredients. Soak the dried seaweed in water for about 10 minutes until rehydrated. Cut the 5 sheets of fish cake into bite-sized pieces, about 1 to 1.5 cm wide, lengthwise. Slice the green onion diagonally, and similarly slice the red chili pepper diagonally for a touch of color. Prepping all ingredients beforehand makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 4
Place the prepared broth pot over medium heat and bring it to a boil. Once the broth is bubbling vigorously, add the prepared fish cake, rehydrated seaweed, sliced green onion, and red chili pepper. Stir everything together and let it simmer. Boiling for about 3 to 5 minutes is enough for the flavors from the fish cake and vegetables to infuse into the broth. If you are using a pre-made broth, adjust the seasoning with salt at this stage. If you used anchovy sauce, the seasoning might be sufficient, so taste and add more if needed.
Step 5
Once you’ve added all the ingredients and let it simmer for a bit longer, your fish cake soup, rich in refreshing and deep flavors, will be ready! Just before turning off the heat, taste the soup again and adjust the seasoning with salt or a little more soy sauce if necessary, according to your preference. This cooking method allows the natural flavors of the ingredients to meld beautifully, creating a rich taste.
Step 6
Enjoy this refreshing and clean-tasting fish cake soup, which makes for a hearty meal when served with a bowl of warm rice! It’s visually appealing and the broth is absolutely delicious. This is a beloved Korean comfort food that both children and adults will adore. Try serving it on your dinner table tonight!