Clear and Refreshing Fresh Cod Soup (Saeng Daegu Tang)
Clear and Refreshing Fresh Cod Soup (Saeng Daegu Tang)
Home Cooking TV: The Secret to a Deliciously Clear and Revitalizing Fresh Cod Soup
Craving a hearty bowl of warm, clear soup on a chilly day? Let’s make a wonderfully refreshing Saeng Daegu Tang using Home Cooking TV’s special recipe! It’s perfect for a satisfying meal or even as a hangover cure.
Main Ingredients for Clear Fresh Cod Soup- 1 Fresh Cod (cleaned and prepared)
- 10g Dried Kelp (about 10×10 cm)
- 200g Korean Radish (sliced thinly)
- 100g Bean Sprouts (rinsed thoroughly)
- 1/2 block Firm Tofu (cut into cubes)
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (chopped)
- 1 Green Chili Pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1/2 Red Chili Pepper (sliced diagonally)
- 1 handful Crown Daisy (Chamnamul or similar greens)
- 1 handful Water Dropwort (Mi-na-ri)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, to create a clear broth, add 1.5 liters of water to a pot along with the thinly sliced Korean radish and dried kelp. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the kelp after about 5 minutes. Continue to simmer over medium heat for another 10 minutes, or until the radish becomes translucent, allowing its refreshing flavor to fully infuse the broth. This step is crucial for achieving the best taste!
Step 2
Once the broth is ready, carefully add the prepared fresh cod to the pot. Cod can break apart if overcooked, so it’s best to cook it just until it starts to float to the surface after the broth returns to a simmer.
Step 3
As the cod begins to float, add the rinsed bean sprouts and cubed tofu. To keep the bean sprouts crisp, avoid overcooking them. The tofu will add a wonderful softness to the soup.
Step 4
When the soup comes to a rolling boil, add the seasonings step by step. First, add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce for soup, then 1 tablespoon of fermented shrimp (saewoo-jeot) with its brine, stirring well to dissolve. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with coarse sea salt as needed. A pinch of black pepper can also be added at this stage for extra flavor.
Step 5
Once the soup boils again, add the chopped green onions and the fragrant crown daisy and water dropwort. Cook briefly until the greens are just wilted. Lastly, garnish with diagonally sliced chili peppers (green and red) for a beautiful presentation. Your refreshing and revitalizing clear fresh cod soup is now complete! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
