Sigeumchi Doenjang Guk
Korean Korean - Soups and Stews

Sigeumchi Doenjang Guk

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

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

  • • 200g spinach, washed
  • • 3 cups anchovy-kelp broth
  • • 1 1/2 tbsp doenjang
  • • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • • 2 spring onions, sliced
  • • 1 tsp fish sauce or salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Blanch the spinach 30 seconds in boiling water, rinse in cold water, squeeze dry, and cut into lengths.

2
Phase 2

Bring the anchovy broth to a boil and whisk in the doenjang.

3
Phase 3

Add the garlic and spinach and simmer 3 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Season with fish sauce, drizzle with sesame oil, and top with spring onions.