Simple and Delicious Fish Cake Soup (Odengtang) Recipe
Simple and Delicious Fish Cake Soup (Odengtang) Recipe
The Easiest Fish Cake Soup Recipe: Perfect for Any Occasion!
Enjoy a heartwarming bowl of Odengtang, perfect as a late-night snack or a delicious side dish for tteokbokki! This recipe makes a deeply flavorful and clear broth with minimal effort.
Main Ingredients- 3 sheets of fish cake (approx. 150g)
- A small bunch of green onions
- A small piece of Korean radish (daikon, approx. 50g)
- 1 anchovy and kelp stock packet
- 500ml water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by making the broth. In a pot, add 500ml of cold water, the Korean radish cut into large pieces, and the stock packet. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. The radish will add a refreshing depth to the broth. The longer you simmer, the tastier the soup will become.
Step 2
Prepare the fish cakes by cutting them into bite-sized pieces (usually 2-3 cuts per sheet). Slice the green onions diagonally. If you prefer a spicier broth, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes or thinly sliced Korean chili peppers (seeds removed) at this stage.
Step 3
After simmering the broth for 5 minutes, remove the stock packet (and radish if you prefer a cleaner broth). Add all the prepared fish cakes into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the broth.
Step 4
Once the fish cakes are in, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to enhance the savory flavor. It’s best to add soy sauce gradually and taste as you go, as too much can make the broth cloudy. You’ll adjust the final seasoning with salt later.
Step 5
Finally, add the sliced green onions generously. The fresh aroma of the green onions will further enrich the soup’s flavor. (If you’re adding Korean chili peppers for spice, add them now too.)
Step 6
Simmer for at least another 5 minutes, and your delicious fish cake soup will be ready! Once the soup comes to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer so the flavors of the fish cake and green onions meld into the broth. Finish by adjusting the seasoning with a pinch of salt. It’s incredibly simple, isn’t it? Enjoy this comforting and flavorful soup!
