Kang Leo Restaurant-Style Cloudy Mussel Jjigae

Name: Kang Leo Restaurant-Style Cloudy Mussel Jjigae
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: fresh mussels 150g; rice cake 250g; egg whites 2 portions; starch powder 1 large spoon (water 2 large spoons); water 3 bowls; chili oil a little

A premium mussel jajang with a luxurious, cloud-like texture, created by using fresh mussel broth as a rich base and topping it with starch and soft egg meringue for a delicate, melt-in-the-mouth sensation.

25 min Difficulty Normal Soups & stews

Main ingredients

fresh mussels rice cake egg starch powder chili oil

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Recipe

When cleaning fresh mussels, do not discard the clear mussel broth—collect it in a bowl.
Mix the collected mussel broth with water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the mussels and simmer to extract deep flavor, then remove the mussel meat through a sieve to prevent overcooking.
In a separate bowl, separate the egg whites and whip them vigorously with an electric mixer until they form a dense, firm, fluffy meringue.
Add the rice cake to the extracted mussel broth and simmer briefly. Gradually pour in the prepared starch mixture to achieve a smooth, thick, soup-like consistency.
Once the rice cakes float to the surface and are cooked through, return all the previously reserved tender mussel meat to the pot.
Lower the heat to low or turn off completely, then gently place the prepared egg white meringue on top of the broth surface. Let it lightly cook from the steam to create a soft, cloud-like appearance. Finish with a drizzle of chili oil to taste.

Collect the clear broth from cleaning fresh mussels and thoroughly rinse the mussel meat.
Use the mussel broth to simmer the mussels for depth of flavor, then remove the meat beforehand.
Whip the egg whites until they form a rich, firm, airy meringue.
Boil the rice cake in the broth and thicken with the starch mixture, then add the mussel meat.
Place the egg meringue on top over the lowest heat, and finish with a light drizzle of chili oil.

Cooking tips

To achieve a perfect oceanic flavor without artificial seasonings, the key is to use the natural liquid trapped inside the mussel shells as the foundation of your broth.
Do not stir the egg white meringue into the broth—place it gently on the surface and let it cook only slightly from the steam. This preserves the soft, delicate texture that melts smoothly in the mouth.

Recommended for

Those seeking a refined, elegant broth dish in fine dining style instead of a typical rice cake soup with beaten eggs.
Anyone wanting to experience the ultimate silky texture and full seasonal flavor of fresh winter mussels.