Savory Napa Cabbage and Soybean Paste Soup (Baecho Doenjangguk)
How to Make Delicious Napa Cabbage Doenjangguk
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Ingredients
- 5 cups (approx. 1L) rice water
- 5 anchovies for broth
- 10 napa cabbage leaves
- 1 chili pepper
- 2 Tbsp soybean paste (doenjang)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- A little green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To start making a savory Napa Cabbage Doenjangguk, prepare 5 cups (approximately 1L) of rice water. Rice water, the water left after rinsing rice, will make the soup much smoother and more flavorful.
Step 2
Add about 5-6 anchovies for broth to the rice water and bring to a boil over high heat. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes to extract a good flavor from the anchovies.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the ingredients for the Doenjangguk. Prepare about 10 napa cabbage leaves and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Have 1 chili pepper ready for a touch of spice, 1 tsp of minced garlic to enhance the flavor, and a little green onion for a fresh aroma at the end.
Step 4
After simmering the anchovy broth in the rice water, add 2 tablespoons of soybean paste and stir until dissolved. It’s important to ensure the soybean paste dissolves completely without lumps by stirring gently with a spoon.
Step 5
Once the broth with dissolved soybean paste begins to boil, add the chopped cabbage, chili pepper, and green onion.
Step 6
Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to blend all the ingredients well and let it simmer for a bit longer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cabbage becomes tender. You can taste and adjust the seasoning by adding more soybean paste or a pinch of salt if needed.
Step 7
When the cabbage is tender and the flavors have melded beautifully, your delicious Napa Cabbage Doenjangguk is complete! It makes a satisfying meal when served with rice.
Step 8
This finished Napa Cabbage Doenjangguk is not only easy to digest but also has a wonderful charm that can stimulate your appetite when you’re not feeling hungry. It’s surprisingly simple to make, so be sure to give it a try!
