Spicy and Refreshing Squid and Radish Soup Recipe
The Ultimate Hangover Cure! A Delicious Squid and Radish Soup Recipe for a Hearty Meal
When you’re craving a comforting bowl of soup or need a hangover remedy, nothing beats a hot, flavorful broth! Our Squid and Radish Soup, packed with fresh squid and refreshing radish, has a magical ability to make you devour a bowl of rice in no time. With a simple process that yields a deep, clean flavor, this recipe makes it easy for anyone to create a delicious Squid and Radish Soup!
Broth Base- 5 dried anchovies for broth
- 2-3 sheets dried kelp (kombu)
Main Ingredients- 1 cleaned squid
- Approx. 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1 Korean chili pepper (cheongyang)
Seasoning- 0.3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or other)
- 2-3 pinches salt (for seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 cleaned squid
- Approx. 1/2 cup thinly sliced radish
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1 Korean chili pepper (cheongyang)
Seasoning- 0.3 Tbsp cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or other)
- 2-3 pinches salt (for seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make a delicious broth. Add water to a pot and put in the dried anchovies and kelp. (Removing the insides of the anchovies can result in a cleaner taste.) Simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes to extract the umami from the anchovies and kelp, then remove them, or use a broth bag for convenience.
Step 2
Prepare another pot and add 0.3 Tbsp of cooking oil to the bottom. Medium heat is ideal for cooking without burning the ingredients.
Step 3
Peel the radish and slice it into thin squares, about 0.3mm thick. Half a rice bowl’s worth is a good amount. Thin slices cook faster and allow the radish flavor to meld better into the soup.
Step 4
Slice the 1/2 green onion diagonally. The white part adds a refreshing sweetness, while the green part offers a fragrant aroma.
Step 5
Add the sliced radish and 1 Tbsp of red pepper flakes (gochugaru) to the pot and stir-fry. Stir-frying the chili flakes beforehand removes any raw taste and enhances the spicy flavor.
Step 6
Next, add 1 Tbsp of fish sauce (or soy sauce for soup). If you have anchovy fish sauce at home, try using it! It helps eliminate the fishy smell of the squid and adds a deep umami.
Step 7
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, ensuring the radish, chili flakes, and fish sauce are well combined. Stir-frying the ingredients like this beforehand makes the soup much richer in flavor.
Step 8
Pour the prepared broth into the stir-fried ingredients. Adding about 800ml of broth will give you a good soup quantity. Feel free to adjust this to your preference.
Step 9
Once the broth starts to boil after turning up the heat, add the sliced onion. Onions add sweetness and contribute to the refreshing taste of the soup.
Step 10
When the onions become translucent, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic. Garlic helps remove any gamey odor from the squid and enhances the soup’s overall flavor profile.
Step 11
When the soup is at a rolling boil, add the cleaned squid. Squid can become tough if overcooked, so it’s important to cook it just until it turns opaque. Usually, 1-2 minutes is sufficient.
Step 12
Once the squid turns white and is cooked, add the sliced Korean chili pepper for an extra spicy kick. Feel free to add more if you enjoy a spicier soup. I also added a little red chili for color.
Step 13
Finally, season the soup with salt (or seasoned salt) to taste. Instead of making it too salty from the start, it’s best to taste and add salt gradually.
Step 14
Voila! Your delicious, spicy, and refreshing Squid and Radish Soup is ready. If you’ve found squid dishes intimidating, this recipe makes it incredibly easy to enjoy a hearty and flavorful homemade Squid and Radish Soup!
