Super Simple Pollock Soup (Bukguk) – Baek Jong-won’s Golden Recipe
Super Simple Pollock Soup (Bukguk) – Baek Jong-won’s Golden Recipe
Quick & Easy Pollock Soup with Dried Pollock – Baek Jong-won’s Recipe
I made a refreshingly simple and comforting pollock soup using Baek Jong-won’s recipe. The clear, cool broth is incredibly delicious. It’s so easy that anyone can follow along, so please give it a try!
Main Ingredients- 1/3 Daikon radish (approx. 150g), thinly sliced
- 1 handful Dried Pollock (Bukchae, approx. 30g)
- 1 stalk Green onion, diagonally sliced
- 1/2 block Firm Tofu, cubed (optional)
Seasoning & Broth- 1 Tbsp Salted fermented shrimp (Saewujeot)
- 1 Tbsp Soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang) (or fish sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 5 cups Water (approx. 1,000ml) or Rice water
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- Pinch of Black pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste (adjust after tasting the saewujeot and soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Salted fermented shrimp (Saewujeot)
- 1 Tbsp Soup soy sauce (Guk-ganjang) (or fish sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 5 cups Water (approx. 1,000ml) or Rice water
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- Pinch of Black pepper (optional)
- Salt to taste (adjust after tasting the saewujeot and soy sauce)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Briefly soak the dried pollock in cold water for about 5 minutes until softened. Be careful not to soak it for too long, as it can lose its flavor. Gently squeeze out excess water. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a pan over medium-low heat and stir-fry the pollock for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. This removes any fishy smell and adds a nutty aroma.
Step 2
Add the thinly sliced daikon radish to the pan and stir-fry with the pollock for another 2-3 minutes. The radish will release moisture, helping the pollock stay tender, and its natural sweetness will enrich the broth.
Step 3
Pour 5 cups of water (or rice water) into the pot with the stir-fried pollock and radish. Using rice water will make the soup smoother and more savory. Cover the pot and simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the radish is tender.
Step 4
Once the soup comes to a boil, add 1 tablespoon of salted fermented shrimp, 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic to season. Using salted fermented shrimp adds a savory depth and makes the broth taste much more refreshing. Taste and add salt if needed to reach your desired flavor.
Step 5
If using tofu, add the cubed tofu and simmer for a little longer. This is great if you have kids who love tofu or if you want a heartier soup. (Tofu is optional.)
Step 6
Pour in the whisked egg over the soup. When adding the egg, avoid stirring too vigorously with chopsticks. Gently pour it around the edges of the boiling soup and let it set for about 1 minute. Then, gently stir to break up the cooked egg into ribbons.
Step 7
Finally, add a generous amount of diagonally sliced green onions. The fresh aroma of the green onions will further enhance the soup’s flavor.
Step 8
After adding the green onions, bring the soup back to a rolling boil and immediately turn off the heat. Boiling for too long can diminish the crispness of the green onions and make the broth cloudy.
Step 9
Your warm and refreshing Pollock Soup is ready! It’s delicious served with rice. You can add a pinch of black pepper to taste if desired.
