Spicy Gochujang Squid and Radish Soup
Simmering a Refreshingly Spicy Gochujang Squid and Radish Soup
This squid and radish soup, enhanced with gochujang for a kick of spicy flavor, is incredibly delicious no matter the season. Let’s make a hearty and invigorating soup today!
Main Ingredients- 2 squids (cleaned and prepped)
- 1/4 Korean radish (about 200g)
- 600ml anchovy and kelp broth (or rice water)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s get started on making a deliciously refreshing and spicy squid and radish soup. It’s perfect for warming you up on a chilly day.
Step 2
First, prepare the squid. Peel the skin, remove the innards, and rinse thoroughly under running water. Score the body of the squid with a knife in a crosshatch pattern; this helps the seasoning penetrate better and makes the texture more tender. Cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel the Korean radish and slice it thinly (like a fan) or into bite-sized cubes.
Step 3
Pour 600ml of the anchovy and kelp broth into a pot. (Plain water or rice water also works well.) Once the broth begins to boil, add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce for soup, 1 tsp of minced garlic, 2 tsp of red pepper flakes, and 2 tsp of gochujang. Stir well to dissolve the seasonings and create a flavorful soup base.
Step 4
Since radish takes a little longer to cook, add it to the seasoned broth first. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the radish becomes translucent and tender.
Step 5
Once the radish is partially cooked, add the prepared squid. Be careful not to overcook the squid, as it can become tough. It’s best to add it towards the end of the cooking process, after the radish is nearly done.
Step 6
When the squid turns opaque and is cooked through (this usually takes about 2-3 minutes), it’s almost ready. At this point, add the diagonally sliced green onions and let it simmer for another moment. Finally, adjust the seasoning with salt to achieve the perfect spicy and refreshing taste.
Step 7
Ladle the soup generously into bowls. Your delicious gochujang squid and radish soup, with its perfect balance of spicy, refreshing broth and chewy squid, is now complete! Enjoy it as a hearty meal with a bowl of rice.
