15 minDifficulty Very easySoups & stewsSpinach Clam Doenjang-guk collectionMain ingredients π₯©spinachpre-cooked marsh clamsdried shiitake mushroomsdoenjangminced garliccheongjuTags π·οΈsuper simplesoup dishhome-cooked meal
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed π3 servings200g spinach200g pre-cooked marsh clams (or Manila clam meat)20g dried shiitake mushrooms5 tbsp doenjang1 tbsp minced garlic4 tbsp cheongju6 cups broth (vegetable broth or rice-rinsing water)1 tsp beef dashida1 tsp Miwona pinch of ground black pepperRecipe π³Soak the dried shiitake mushrooms in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes, then thinly slice them and reserve the soaking water.Blanch the frozen pre-cooked clams in boiling water for 30 seconds, then rinse several times in cold water to remove impurities.In a pot, add 4 tbsp of cheongju and bring to a boil to cook off the alcohol, then pour in 1 cup of the mushroom soaking water and 6 cups of broth.Place 5 tbsp of doenjang in a strainer and dissolve it smoothly into the broth, then add the minced garlic and sliced shiitake mushrooms.Once the broth comes to a boil, add the blanched clams and the washed whole spinach, then season with dashida and Miwon.Simmer over medium heat for 3 more minutes to allow the spinach to absorb the doenjang seasoning evenly, then serve.Soak the shiitake mushrooms and briefly blanch and rinse the pre-cooked clams.Dissolve the doenjang through a strainer into the cheongju, mushroom soaking water, and broth, then add the minced garlic and mushrooms.Add the spinach, adjust the seasoning, and simmer for 3 minutes to finish.Cooking tips π‘Using the water from soaking dried shiitake mushrooms as broth deepens the savory flavor and aroma of the soup.Frozen pre-cooked clams should be briefly blanched in boiling water and rinsed in cold water to completely remove any impurities and fishy smell.Dissolving the doenjang through a strainer prevents lumps and keeps the broth clean and smooth.Recommended for πβThose who want a clean and savory soup for a busy morning or evening.βThose who want to quickly and easily make a deeply savory doenjang-guk using frozen clams and spinach.