Clear and Refreshing Dried Squid and Radish Soup
Seasonal Seafood Recipe: How to Make a Deep and Refreshing Dried Squid and Radish Soup with Semi-Dried Squid
Here’s a recipe for squid and radish soup that’s perfect for when you have a poor appetite or need a hangover cure. The combination of chewy semi-dried squid, refreshing radish, and crisp soybean sprouts will leave your insides feeling clean and revitalized. Enjoy a unique delicacy by using semi-dried squid, which you might usually enjoy grilled with butter, in a soup. The clear and neat broth is also excellent for hangovers!
Ingredients- 1 Semi-dried squid
- 1/5 Korean radish (approx. 200g)
- 1/3 Scallion (green onion)
- 1/2 handful Soybean sprouts (approx. 50g)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2.5 Tbsp Soup soy sauce (or anchovy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 600ml Water (approx. 3 cups)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Clean the semi-dried squid by carefully removing the internal cartilage (center bone) and the beak. Rinse it thoroughly under running water. Slice the squid into bite-sized pieces (about 1.5cm wide) to achieve a pleasant chewy texture.
Step 2
Pour 600ml of water into a pot. Add the peeled and thinly sliced Korean radish (na-bak style). Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until the radish edges start to turn translucent.
Step 3
Once the edges of the radish appear slightly cooked and translucent, add the prepared semi-dried squid to the pot. Let it simmer to allow the squid’s savory flavor to infuse into the broth.
Step 4
After adding the squid, season the soup with 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic for a clean taste, 2.5 Tbsp soup soy sauce (or anchovy sauce for a deeper umami flavor), and 1 Tbsp gochugaru for a touch of mild spiciness. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt or more soup soy sauce if needed.
Step 5
Finally, add the diagonally sliced scallion for aromatic flavor and half a handful of fresh soybean sprouts. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes, just until the soybean sprouts are crisp-tender. Your refreshing squid and radish soup, perfect for soothing your insides, is now ready! Enjoy it warm right away.
