Korean
Korean - Soups and Stews
Kongnamul Guk
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 250g soybean sprouts (kongnamul), rinsed
- • 5 cups water or anchovy broth
- • 1 can tuna (150g), drained (optional)
- • 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 1 tsp fish sauce or 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp soy sauce
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
- • 2 spring onions, sliced
- • 1 Korean green chili, sliced
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Bring the water to a boil and add the soybean sprouts.
2
Phase 2
Simmer covered 15 minutes until the sprouts are fully soft and no longer grassy.
3
Phase 3
Add the garlic, fish sauce, soy sauce, and tuna if using.
4
Phase 4
Simmer 3 minutes, drizzle with sesame oil, and top with spring onions and chili.