Hearty and Simple Fish Cake Soup (Eomuk Tang)
Hearty and Simple Fish Cake Soup (Eomuk Tang)
Effortless Eomuk Tang: A Quick and Delicious Korean Fish Cake Soup Recipe
Whip up a comforting and delicious bowl of Eomuk Tang (Korean fish cake soup) using simple, budget-friendly square fish cakes! This recipe is perfect for a quick meal, offering a savory and satisfying broth.
Ingredients- 4 sheets of square fish cakes (Eomuk)
- 1/2 cup dried anchovies (for broth)
- 1000ml water (about 5 cups)
- 1 piece of green onion (about 20cm long)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup (Guk-ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract (or more soy sauce for soup)
- Pinch of black pepper
- Salt to taste
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the square fish cakes by cutting them into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3cm wide. You can cut them into triangles if you prefer.
Step 2
Wash the green onion thoroughly and slice it diagonally. You can cut it into larger pieces as the flavor will infuse into the broth.
Step 3
Mince the garlic finely. This ingredient adds a crucial depth of flavor to the soup. Pre-minced garlic from the store can also be used for convenience.
Step 4
In a pot, combine 1000ml of water (about 5 cups) and 1/2 cup of dried anchovies. Bring to a boil over medium heat to create an anchovy broth. Once boiling, simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove and discard the anchovies. You should have a clear, flavorful broth.
Step 5
Prepare the tuna extract, which will add a rich umami flavor to the soup. If you don’t have tuna extract, you can substitute with more soy sauce for soup, adjusting the amount to your taste.
Step 6
Have the soy sauce for soup ready. It’s best to add this gradually later in the cooking process rather than all at once.
Step 7
Add the prepared fish cakes to the anchovy broth and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Let them cook for about 5 minutes until they become tender.
Step 8
Once the fish cakes are tender and floating, add the sliced green onion, minced garlic, 2 Tbsp soy sauce for soup, and 1 Tbsp tuna extract. Let it simmer for another minute or two. Season with a pinch of black pepper and add salt as needed to reach your desired taste. Simmer for another 1-2 minutes, and your delicious Eomuk Tang is ready to enjoy!
