Spicy and Refreshing Cod Soup (Daegu Maeuntang)
How to Make a Wonderfully Refreshing and Spicy Cod Soup
A detailed recipe for a deeply refreshing and slightly spicy cod soup. This dish offers a delightful balance of savory broth and tender fish, perfect for a chilly day. Learn the secrets to achieving a clear, invigorating broth that will impress your taste buds. For more details, visit our blog: https://blog.naver.com/yejin1108/222173177793
Main Ingredients
- 1 fresh whole cod
- 1/2 onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 4 pieces dried kelp
- 10 sea squirts (optional)
- 1 handful bean sprouts
- 1 handful radish (sliced)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (thinly sliced or julienned)
Seasoning
- 1.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 1 Tbsp salted shrimp
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of salt (for final seasoning)
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes
- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 1 Tbsp salted shrimp
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- Pinch of salt (for final seasoning)
- Pinch of black pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To create a clear and flavorful broth, start by boiling about 1.5 liters of water in a pot. Add one dried pollack head (if you have one) and 3-4 pieces of dried kelp. Bring to a rolling boil. Once boiling, remove the kelp and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes to extract the flavors. Strain the broth and discard the solids.
Step 2
Add a handful of sliced radish and 3 cloves of minced garlic to the prepared broth and bring it back to a simmer. We’ll add the remaining garlic later. Gently place the thoroughly cleaned, whole fresh cod (a large one) into the pot. If you have sea squirts, add about 10 of them now. Sea squirts add a wonderful umami and refreshing taste.
Step 3
It’s time to prepare the delicious seasoning. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp salted shrimp, 1.5 Tbsp red pepper flakes, 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce, and 1 Tbsp soy sauce. Mix well to create the seasoning paste. Stir this paste into the simmering cod soup until fully dissolved. Add a handful of julienned green onions. You’ll adjust the final seasoning with salt later.
Step 4
Now, add cubed tofu and bean sprouts to the soup. Keep the lid open and let it simmer for at least 10 minutes. This allows the cod to become tender and the refreshing essence of the bean sprouts to infuse into the broth. Finish by sprinkling a pinch of black pepper. If you added sea squirts, use scissors to snip about half of them. This releases their juices, making the broth even more refreshing and flavorful!
Step 5
Ladle the freshly made, wonderfully spicy and refreshing cod soup into serving bowls. Enjoy it piping hot with a side of rice! Each spoonful of this invigorating broth will be a delight. Your fantastic cod soup, bursting with refreshing flavors, is now ready to be savored!^^
