Refreshing and Clear Squid and Radish Soup
How to Make Delicious Squid and Radish Soup
Whip up a wonderful meal with radish and squid from your fridge! This recipe for squid and radish soup delivers a deep, refreshing flavor without needing beef. Its clear and invigorating broth is perfect for a hangover cure or as a delightful side dish for your rice. Enjoy this delicious squid and radish soup, a comforting meal you can easily make at home anytime, not just on special occasions. Let’s get started!
Main Ingredients- 1 piece of Korean radish (daikon) about 5-7cm (approx. 300-400g)
- 2 squids (cleaned)
- 4-5 cups (800ml-1000ml) Anchovy and kelp broth (or water)
- 1 handful of green onions (about 10cm length)
- A little cooking oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the Korean radish, peel it, and slice it thinly into uniform, bite-sized pieces (about 0.3cm thick). Thinly sliced radish cooks faster and absorbs the soup’s flavor better.
Step 2
Rinse the cleaned squid under running water and pat it dry. Cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3cm). Avoid cutting too small, as it will shrink when cooked. Place the sliced radish and squid into a pot. Add 3 tablespoons of perilla oil and stir-fry over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, until the squid and radish become slightly translucent and release some moisture. This step enhances the savory depth of the soup.
Step 3
Once the squid and radish are slightly stir-fried, add 1 cup (200ml) of anchovy and kelp broth and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Continue to stir-fry together. Adding a small amount of broth at this stage helps deepen the flavors of the ingredients.
Step 4
Next, add 2 tablespoons of Korean soup soy sauce (or anchovy sauce) and 3 tablespoons of regular soy sauce for seasoning. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat until the radish is completely tender. Covering the pot while boiling will help the radish cook faster and infuse more flavor into the broth.
Step 5
When the radish is fully cooked and tender, pour in the remaining 3-4 cups (600ml-800ml) of anchovy and kelp broth and bring it back to a rolling boil over high heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface to ensure a clearer broth.
Step 6
Finally, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed. Add 1 handful of diagonally sliced green onions and let it simmer for another moment. Your refreshing and delicious squid and radish soup is ready! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
