Warm and Refreshing Fish Cake Soup (Eomukguk)
How to Make Delicious Eomukguk: A Simple Korean Fish Cake Soup Recipe
Introducing a delightful Eomukguk (Korean fish cake soup) that’s both comforting and refreshing. Made with simple ingredients, it’s perfect for busy mornings or as a quick addition to your dinner table, loved by the whole family.
Main Ingredients
- 2-3 sheets of rectangular fish cakes (Eomuk)
- 1 piece of Korean radish (Mu), about 5cm long
- 1/2 stalk of green onion (Scallion)
Seasoning & Broth
- 1 Tbsp Korean soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy sauce (or use anchovy-dashima broth)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- Pinch of salt (to adjust seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp Korean soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp Anchovy sauce (or use anchovy-dashima broth)
- 1 tsp Minced garlic
- Pinch of salt (to adjust seasoning)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Slice the Korean radish (Mu) into thin, half-moon shapes about 0.5cm thick. (I forgot to take a picture initially, but it’s best to have them sliced and ready!) Cut the fish cakes into bite-sized pieces, approximately 2x5cm, and slice the green onion diagonally.
Step 2
The secret to a refreshing broth! Prepare your broth. You can boil about 500ml of water with dried anchovies and dashima (kelp) for about 10 minutes, or use a pre-made broth pack. (If you’re only using anchovy sauce, you can start with 500ml of plain water.)
Step 3
Pour the prepared broth into a pot and add the sliced Korean radish. Bring to a boil over high heat. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes until the radish becomes translucent and tender. Cooking the radish first will infuse the broth with a refreshing flavor, creating a deeper taste.
Step 4
Once the radish is somewhat tender, add the sliced fish cakes and green onions. Next, season the soup with 1 tablespoon of Korean soy sauce for soup and 1 tablespoon of anchovy sauce. Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic as well. Let it simmer a bit longer for all the ingredients to meld together. Taste the broth and add a pinch of salt if it needs more seasoning. You can also add a dash of black pepper for extra flavor, if desired.
