Warm Eomuk-tang (Fish Cake Soup) in a Clay Pot
Warm Eomuk-tang (Fish Cake Soup) in a Clay Pot
Simple Midnight Snack: Eomuk-tang in a Clay Pot
When you crave a refreshing and hot broth, this is your go-to simple midnight snack: Eomuk-tang in a clay pot. It’s perfect for two people to share. Dipping the fish cake skewers in wasabi soy sauce makes it incredibly delicious!
Main Ingredients- Fish cakes (Eomuk) 230g
- Radish (Mu) about 1 handful
- Onion 1/4
- Shiitake mushroom 1
- Green onion (Scallion) 1 stalk
- Cheongyang chili pepper or red chili pepper 1
Broth Ingredients- Anchovy and kelp for broth (remove kelp after boiling)
- Water 2.5 to 3 cups (approx. 500ml to 600ml)
- Anchovy and kelp for broth (remove kelp after boiling)
- Water 2.5 to 3 cups (approx. 500ml to 600ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare one packet of fish cakes, about 230g. If you’re using fish cake skewers, you can cut them into bite-sized pieces or leave them on skewers. This recipe is perfect for serving two people.
Step 2
In a pot, add 2.5 to 3 cups (approximately 500ml to 600ml) of water. Add anchovies and kelp to make the broth. Once the water boils, remove the kelp immediately. Let the anchovies simmer for about 10 more minutes before removing them to achieve a clear and deep-flavored broth.
Step 3
Prepare the vegetables for the fish cake soup in advance. Slice the radish thinly, slice the onion into strips, and thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms. Chop the green onions and diagonally slice the chili peppers.
Step 4
Once your anchovy and kelp broth is ready, add the sliced radish, shiitake mushrooms, and sliced onion to the pot. Bring it to a boil. Cooking until the radish becomes translucent and tender will make the soup even more refreshing.
Step 5
When the vegetables are somewhat cooked, add the prepared fish cakes to a clay pot or a regular pot. Season the soup with soup soy sauce, minced garlic, salt, fish sauce, and a pinch of black pepper. It’s best to adjust the seasoning by starting with the soy sauce and fish sauce, then using salt to fine-tune it. If using fish cake skewers, place them in the clay pot at this stage.
Step 6
Finally, you can add a few pieces of fried tofu for extra flavor, if desired. Let everything simmer together until the flavors meld. Just before serving, generously sprinkle the chopped green onions and sliced chili peppers on top to complete your delicious clay pot eomuk-tang with fresh flavor and aroma! If you have crown daisy, adding it at the end will make it even more fragrant. Enjoy dipping the fish cakes in warm wasabi soy sauce for an enhanced taste!
