Spicy Kimchi Dumpling Soup
Make a Hearty and Spicy Kimchi Dumpling Soup Perfect for Rainy Days
I made a spicy and invigorating Kimchi Dumpling Soup with the addition of kimchi. It’s a dish that especially comes to mind on rainy days.
Ingredients- 15 Dumplings (store-bought or homemade)
- 2,000ml Water (about 8 cups)
- 3 handfuls of well-fermented Kimchi (approx. 300g)
- 1 pack of soup stock sachet (e.g., anchovy and kelp)
- 2 Eggs
- Pinch of Salt
- 1 stalk of Green Onion
- 2 Tbsp Fish Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Chicken Stock (optional, for enhanced umami)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- A little Seaweed Flakes (for garnish)
- A little Black Pepper (for garnish)
- 5 Tbsp Kimchi Brine
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, add 2,000ml of water and place the soup stock sachet. Bring to a boil over medium heat and simmer for about 20 minutes to extract a deep, savory flavor from ingredients like anchovies and kelp.
Step 2
While the water is boiling, chop the well-fermented kimchi into bite-sized pieces, which will be key to the soup’s spicy flavor. Also, prepare about 5 tablespoons of kimchi brine to add extra kick.
Step 3
After simmering the stock sachet for 20 minutes, remove it from the pot. Then, add the chopped kimchi and kimchi brine, and bring to a boil to create the flavorful kimchi broth base. Let it simmer until the kimchi softens.
Step 4
To enhance the soup’s depth, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce for seasoning. If you want an even richer umami flavor, consider adding 1 tablespoon of chicken stock.
Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to further develop the aromatic profile of the kimchi dumpling soup. Let it simmer together, allowing the garlic aroma to meld into the broth over medium heat.
Step 6
While the broth is simmering, prepare the garnish. Lightly beat 2 eggs with a pinch of salt. Pour thinly into a lightly oiled pan and cook to make an egg crepe or omelet. Let it cool, then slice it into your desired garnish shape.
Step 7
Now, it’s time to add the star of the show: the dumplings! Gently stir to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot. Cook until the dumplings float to the surface and are fully cooked through.
Step 8
Once the dumplings are cooked, add the sliced green onions diagonally for a fresh aroma. After adding the green onions, simmer for just a short while longer to preserve their vibrant scent without overcooking them.
Step 9
Ladle the finished spicy kimchi dumpling soup into bowls. Artfully arrange the prepared egg garnish on top, and sprinkle with a little savory seaweed flakes and pungent black pepper for an extra touch of flavor and visual appeal.
Step 10
Your hearty and spicy Kimchi Dumpling Soup is ready! On a rainy day, warm yourself up from the inside out with this comforting soup. It also makes for a satisfying meal when served with a bowl of rice.
