Savory and Refreshing Fish Cake Soup (Eomuk Tang)
Super Simple Eomuk Tang Recipe Perfect for a Late-Night Snack or with Soju
This is a quick and easy Eomuk Tang recipe, perfect for when your partner craves a late-night snack or a drink of soju! You can often find fish cakes on discount in the ‘value buy’ section at supermarkets like Homeplus, usually because their expiration dates are near. Buying these pre-skewered fish cakes at a discount makes for a beautifully presented and perfectly sized Eomuk Tang for two. Enjoy this delightful soup made easily at home!
Ingredients
- 1 pack of fish cakes (eomuk) (skewered or regular)
- 5 cm piece of Korean radish (mu)
- 1 handful of green onions (daepa)
- A pinch of Korean chili pepper (cheongyang-gochu) (optional, to taste)
- 1/3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of black pepper
- 3 dried anchovies (for broth)
- 3 pieces of dried kelp (dashima) (for broth)
- 600ml water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by pouring 600ml of water into a pot. Add the Korean radish, cut into 4 pieces, along with 3 dried anchovies and 3 pieces of dried kelp. Bring the water to a boil. Once boiling, remove the kelp immediately to prevent a bitter taste. Let the anchovies and radish continue to simmer in the pot to create a flavorful broth.
Step 2
After the broth has steeped and developed flavor, remove the anchovies. Add 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce to the clear broth base to enhance its savory depth.
Step 3
For a clean and refreshing taste, add 1/3 tablespoon of minced garlic. The garlic will add a wonderful aroma and depth to the soup.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add the star ingredient: the fish cakes. If you’re using pre-skewered fish cakes, add them directly to the pot. If you have regular fish cakes, cut them into bite-sized pieces before adding. The fish cakes will absorb the delicious broth.
Step 5
If you enjoy a bit of heat, add half a Korean chili pepper, finely chopped. You can adjust the amount to your preference. For a more colorful presentation, consider adding some red chili pepper as well – it makes the Eomuk Tang look even more appealing!
Step 6
Finally, add a generous handful of green onions, cut into large pieces, for a fresh aroma and satisfying texture.
Step 7
Let all the ingredients simmer together for a short while. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt as needed. You can also add a bit more soup soy sauce or fish sauce if you like.
Step 8
Once the fish cakes are tender and the seasoning is perfect, finish with a sprinkle of black pepper for an extra layer of flavor. Your delicious Eomuk Tang is now ready to serve! It’s best enjoyed hot.
