Cool and Clear Bean Sprout Soup: The Secret to a Flawless Recipe
Cool and Clear Bean Sprout Soup: The Secret to a Flawless Recipe
The Essence of Home Cooking! Crystal Clear and Refreshing Bean Sprout Soup, A Foolproof Method for Beginners (feat. Durimoon)
It’s not difficult! This is the perfect recipe for making a clear, refreshing bean sprout soup at home, easily and without any failures.
Bean Sprout Soup Ingredients- 300g fresh bean sprouts
- Water (enough to generously cover the bean sprouts)
- 1 piece of dried kelp (approx. 10x10cm)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Cheongyang peppers (adjust to taste)
- 3-4 small green onions
- 5 Tbsp soup soy sauce (Gukganjang/traditional Korean soy sauce)
- 5 Tbsp regular soy sauce (Jin ganjang)
- 5 Tbsp anchovy sauce (Kkanari aekjeot)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the 300g of bean sprouts thoroughly under running water. Soaking the rinsed sprouts in cold water for a short while can enhance their crispiness. Place the bean sprouts in a pot and add enough water to generously cover them. Add a piece of dried kelp and start boiling over high heat. Once the water comes to a boil, continue to boil for another 3-4 minutes to extract the bean sprout broth.
Step 2
While the bean sprout soup is boiling, prepare the vegetables that will enrich the soup’s flavor. Finely mince the garlic to get 2 tablespoons’ worth. Slice the 4 Cheongyang peppers thinly. If you enjoy a spicier taste, feel free to add more. Slice the 3-4 small green onions diagonally.
Step 3
Place the prepared minced garlic, sliced Cheongyang peppers, and green onions into a clean bowl or container. Having them ready beforehand makes it easy to add them to the soup at the end for a clean seasoning.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the ‘all-purpose soy sauce’ which is the key to the bean sprout soup’s deliciousness. Measure and mix 5 tablespoons of soup soy sauce (Gukganjang), 5 tablespoons of regular soy sauce (Jin ganjang), and 5 tablespoons of anchovy sauce (Kkanari aekjeot). This all-purpose soy sauce is not only great for clear soups like bean sprout soup but is also wonderfully delicious as a dipping sauce for grilled meats!
Step 5
Remove the kelp. Ladle the boiled bean sprout broth and sprouts into bowls. Then, add the all-purpose soy sauce you made earlier to taste. It’s really that simple! While there are many ways to make bean sprout soup, this method allows you to easily achieve a clear and refreshing taste. Adjust the seasoning to your preference. If you prefer it cold, let the soup cool down, refrigerate it, and then just add a bit more all-purpose soy sauce right before serving for a wonderfully light and convenient meal. While adding many ingredients to bean sprout soup can make it taste good initially, the color can become cloudy and the flavor diminishes over time. This method ensures you can enjoy a delicious and refreshing bean sprout soup until the very end.
Step 6
By preparing it this way, you can truly enjoy the clear, cool, and savory flavor of bean sprout soup. It’s a simple and delicious bean sprout soup that even solo dwellers and beginner cooks can succeed with!
Step 7
This is a fantastic method for making clear bean sprout soup that is delightful both warm and chilled, right? We hope you try making it and enjoy it thoroughly. Thank you for visiting ‘Durimoon’ today. Have a wonderful day!
