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Savoring the Flavors of Korea: A Delicious Soup Recipe

A Harmonious Blend of Flavors

Get ready to indulge in a traditional Korean soup that pairs perfectly with a variety of main dishes. This recipe serves 6 and can be prepared in just 15-20 minutes.

Gathering the Essential Ingredients

For this flavorful soup, you’ll need:

• 1/2 pound soybean sprouts
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 spring onions or scallions
• 1/2 bunch enoki mushrooms
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse ground red chili pepper
• Toasted sesame seeds
• Broth: 8-10 dried anchovies, dried kelp (Kombu), and 4 cups water

Optional Ingredients for Added Depth

Feel free to incorporate these optional ingredients to enhance the flavor:

• 2 ounces lean beef
• 1 bunch chives
• 2 ounces Daikon radish
• 1 or 2 green chili peppers
• 1 teaspoon pure toasted sesame seed oil

Preparing the Ingredients

Before cooking, prepare the optional ingredients by:

• Thinly slicing the beef and/or radish (about 1/8 inch thick)
• Cutting chives into 1-inch lengths
• Slicing peppers in thin slices from top to bottom
• Washing and trimming the bean sprouts
• Cutting scallion/onion into 1/2 inch sections with a diagonal cut
• Slicing garlic cloves in half from top to bottom

Cooking the Soup

In a large pot, combine salt, anchovies, and dried kelp with water and bring to a full boil over high heat. Remove the anchovies and kelp from the broth and discard. Add garlic and any optional ingredients to the pot, returning it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 2 minutes. Then, add the bean sprouts, enoki mushrooms, and chili pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute. Remove from heat, stir in green onion/scallion, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serving Suggestion

Serve this delicious soup hot with sticky rice and kimchi for a truly authentic Korean dining experience.