Hearty Fish Cake Soup (Eomuk Tang)
Perfect for Chilly Weather: The Ultimate Eomuk Tang Recipe
I made a pot of Eomuk Tang (Korean fish cake soup) after a long time! A spoonful of the warm, savory broth feels incredibly comforting. I added some square fish cakes I had at home, along with shiitake mushrooms and chili peppers for a richer flavor. Adding a boiled egg made it even more satisfying! This soup is perfect for raising your body temperature by 1 degree on a cold day. A generous pot of delicious Eomuk Tang is complete!
Main Ingredients- Plenty of thick, square fish cakes
- 1 packet Eomuk sauce (fish cake soup base)
- 2-3 shiitake mushrooms
- 1-2 Cheongyang peppers (optional)
- 1 red chili pepper (optional)
- 1-2 boiled eggs
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, lightly rinse the generous amount of fish cakes you’ve prepared under running water. These thick, healthy fish cakes make me even more excited about the soup!
Step 2
Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces or your desired shapes. If you have cookie cutters, you can use them to create cute shapes that children will love! (Optional)
Step 3
Place all the prepared ingredients – fish cakes, shiitake mushrooms, and boiled eggs – into a pot. Pour in enough water or kelp stock to cover the ingredients. Add the store-bought Eomuk sauce and bring to a boil.
Step 4
Once the soup starts boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. If you feel the soup needs more seasoning, lightly adjust the taste with salt or soup soy sauce. If you prefer a spicier flavor, add chopped Cheongyang peppers at this stage.
Step 5
Finally, add sliced red chili peppers and simmer for a little longer; this will enhance both the color and the taste. (Optional) If you have crown daisy (ssukgat), adding it will bring a lovely fragrance. If crown daisy is unavailable, garnishing with celery leaves can also be a nice touch.
Step 6
The freshly made Eomuk Tang is best enjoyed immediately! To keep it warm while serving, consider placing the pot on a portable burner.
Step 7
On a chilly day like today, a steaming bowl of Eomuk Tang is so satisfying that you won’t need any other side dishes! This hearty soup made with thick fish cakes is truly delicious. Be sure to give this recipe a try!
