Soups & Stews
Beef and Radish Soup(소고기 무국)
A savory Korean-style soup of beef and radish simmered with oyster mushrooms, mung bean sprouts, green onion, and low-sodium soy sauce.
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Soybean Paste Soup된장국
A mild soybean paste soup with tofu, potato, onion, oyster mushrooms, and green onion, blended for a smooth, savory broth.
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Instructions
- 1
Thinly slice the potato and onion, cut the oyster mushrooms, and grill them in a heated pan.
- 2
Pour the water into a pot and dissolve the soybean paste in it. Add the potato, onion, and tofu and simmer until the vegetables turn translucent. Remove the solids, blend them in a blender, return the mixture to the soup, and bring it to a boil again.
- 3
Add the grilled oyster mushrooms and green onion, bring the soup to a boil, and serve in a bowl.
Ingredient substitutions
- Doenjang
- Red or awase miso is the closest common substitute, but it is usually sweeter and less pungent.
- Tofu
- Use the closest available tofu texture. The result may be more fragile or firmer than intended.
- Mushroom
- Any mild mushroom can work.
- Potato
- Korean radish gives a lighter texture.
- Onion
- Shallot or leek works with a different aroma.
Nutrition & source
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 20
- Protein
- 2
- Carbs
- 3
- Fat
- 0
- Sodium
- 260
Source: Food Safety Korea / Ministry of Food and Drug Safety
Food Safety Korea / Ministry of Food and Drug Safety Open API — free reuse with author/source attribution, third-party rights may apply.
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