Ultimate Hangover Cure! Refreshing and Spicy Dried Pollack and Bean Sprout Soup
Super Simple Dried Pollack and Bean Sprout Soup Recipe
The perfect soup to enjoy after a night of drinking! Let me introduce you to this incredibly easy and delicious recipe for Dried Pollack and Bean Sprout Soup. It’s wonderfully clear, refreshing, and guaranteed to soothe your soul.
Ingredients
- 1 dried pollack (shredded)
- 1 egg
- 1 handful bean sprouts (about 50g)
- 1/4 Korean radish (about a handful)
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 600ml water (from soaking the pollack)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp soup soy sauce
- 3-4 pinches salt (to taste)
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
1. First, peel the Korean radish and cut it into small, neat cubes about 0.5 cm thick. Adding radish will make the soup broth much more refreshing.
Step 2
2. Slice the green onion into oblique pieces about 1 cm thick. This looks nice and provides a pleasant texture when cooked.
Step 3
3. Soak the dried pollack in cold water for about 30 minutes until it becomes soft. Do not discard the soaking water! This water is the secret ingredient for the soup’s savory depth. Set it aside.
Step 4
4. Once soaked, gently squeeze out excess water from the pollack. Remove any tough bones or fins, and then shred the pollack into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm). It’s best not to shred it too finely to maintain a chewy texture.
Step 5
5. Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the shredded pollack and cubed radish, and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Sautéing the pollack in oil makes it tender, and the radish will release its sweetness.
Step 6
6. Pour the reserved pollack soaking water (600ml) into the pot with the sautéed pollack and radish. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
Step 7
7. Once the soup comes to a boil, add the bean sprouts. Season with 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of tuna extract (or substitute with more soup soy sauce), 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 3-4 pinches of salt to taste. When adding bean sprouts, cover the pot to prevent any fishy smell and to ensure they cook up crisp. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Step 8
8. Finally, crack in 1 egg and gently swirl it into the soup. Add the sliced green onions. Don’t overcook after adding the egg; just let it cook through. For an extra kick, you can add some chili peppers to taste!
