Hearty and Comforting Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Stew
Hearty and Comforting Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Stew
Delicious Napa Cabbage and Potato Soup with Soybean Paste
This Napa Cabbage Soybean Paste Stew is rich, savory, and incredibly satisfying, perfect for a comforting meal. The deep, nutty flavor of the soybean paste harmonizes beautifully with the fresh taste of the vegetables, making it an ideal dish to enjoy with a bowl of rice.
Main Ingredients- 13g medium anchovies, guts removed
- 100g radish, thinly sliced (half-moon or flat)
- 150g potato, thinly sliced
- 100g napa cabbage or regular cabbage, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 green chili peppers or Korean chili peppers, diagonally sliced
- 1/3 stalk green onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 onion, thickly sliced
- 1L water
Seasoning- 3 Tbsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 Tbsp red pepper paste (gochujang)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, carefully remove the heads and innards from the medium anchovies. This step is crucial for a cleaner, less bitter broth.
Step 2
Peel the radish and potatoes, then slice them thinly, about 0.5cm thick. Slice the onion thickly, and chop the napa cabbage into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4cm). Diagonally slice the chili peppers and finely chop the green onion. Having all your vegetables prepped makes the cooking process smoother.
Step 3
In a pot, combine the prepared anchovies and 1 liter of water. Dissolve the 3 Tbsp of soybean paste and 1 Tbsp of red pepper paste into the water using a spoon until smooth. This creates your flavorful broth base. Dissolving the pastes beforehand prevents clumps in the soup.
Step 4
Once the broth begins to boil, add the sliced potatoes and radish. Bring it to a boil over high heat. The potatoes and radish will soften and release their natural sweetness into the soup.
Step 5
After about 10 minutes, or once the potatoes and radish have started to soften, add the sliced onion and napa cabbage. Stir everything together well. Be mindful of the cooking time for the cabbage to ensure it doesn’t become overly soft.
Step 6
Add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic to the pot and let it simmer for a little longer, allowing the flavors to meld together. Minced garlic adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the stew.
Step 7
Finally, add the chopped green onions and sliced chili peppers (or Korean chili peppers). Simmer briefly until the green onions and peppers are just tender. The slight heat from the peppers balances the richness of the stew and enhances its overall flavor. This soup is delicious served immediately, but the flavors deepen even further if allowed to rest for a short while.
