Savory Dried Shrimp and Mallow Soup
How to Make Delicious Dried Shrimp and Mallow Soup
Perfect for a rainy or chilly day! This savory mallow soup, enhanced by the deep umami of dried shrimp, is wonderful for spooning over hot rice. We’ll show you how to make a comforting and healthy meal at home with fresh mallow.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch mallow (prepared)
- A handful of dried tiny shrimp (bori saeu)
- 6 cups anchovy-kelp broth
- 2 Tbsp soybean paste (doenjang) (mix of homemade and store-bought recommended)
- 1/4 onion
- 1/4 zucchini
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce (ganjang) (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 stalk green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the mallow. For fresh mallow, remove the tough stems and use only the tender parts. If the stems are fibrous, you can lightly peel them to make the soup even more tender.
Step 2
Place the prepared mallow in a bowl, add a pinch of salt, and rub it vigorously. This process helps remove any bitterness and softens the mallow. Rinse it several times under clean water and then squeeze out excess moisture.
Step 3
Pour the anchovy-kelp broth into a pot and dissolve the soybean paste. Mixing homemade and store-bought doenjang can create a richer flavor. If you prefer a clearer soup, you can strain the soybean paste through a sieve to remove the bean solids.
Step 4
Rinse the frozen dried tiny shrimp under cold water. Then, lightly stir-fry them in a dry pan to eliminate any fishy smell. This step enhances the shrimp’s flavor, making the broth much tastier. Add the stir-fried dried shrimp to the broth and bring to a simmer.
Step 5
Finely julienne the onion and zucchini. Once the broth with dissolved soybean paste begins to boil, add the julienned onion and zucchini. Then, add the squeezed mallow.
Step 6
Season the soup with minced garlic, gochugaru, and soup soy sauce to your liking. Finally, add the diagonally sliced green onion and let it simmer for a bit longer. Your savory dried shrimp and mallow soup is ready.
Step 7
This freshly made dried shrimp and mallow soup is delicious on its own, but spooning it over hot rice amplifies its savory depth. While mallow is said to be best in autumn, this dish is enjoyable any time of year when mallow is available.
Step 8
Feel free to add ingredients like potatoes, mushrooms, or tofu for a more substantial soup. Thanks to the umami from the dried shrimp, you can achieve a deep flavor without needing many other seasonings, making it a healthy and tasty mallow soup.
