Kang Leo's Super Simple Kim Guk

Name: Kang Leo's Super Simple Kim Guk
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: Native seaweed 3 sheets; Water 500ml; Green soybean paste 1.5 tablespoons; Perilla oil 1 teaspoon; Salmon roe (optional garnish) a pinch

A refreshing, clear soup that's perfect for hangovers, ready in just 5 minutes with the deep aroma of lightly grilled native seaweed and a light green soybean broth.

10 min Difficulty Easy Soups & stews

Main ingredients

Native seaweed Green soybean paste Perilla oil Salmon roe

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Recipe

Grill the native seaweed on a direct flame or dry pan, turning frequently, until evenly golden without burning to enhance its savory aroma.
Place the grilled seaweed in a food-safe bag or crush it by hand into fine, soft pieces.
Add the required amount of water to a pot and bring it to a boil over heat.
Once boiling, add the green soybean paste to create a clear, rich base broth without needing additional stock.
Add the crushed grilled seaweed to the boiling broth.
Simmer gently for just a moment until the seaweed softens and blends smoothly.
Serve in a bowl, drizzle with a small amount of perilla oil, and top with salmon roe according to preference.

Grill the native seaweed until golden, avoiding burns.
Crush the grilled seaweed into small, bite-sized pieces.
Boil water in a pot, then add green soybean paste to make the broth.
Add the crushed seaweed to the boiling broth and simmer briefly.
Drizzle with perilla oil and top with salmon roe to finish.

Cooking tips

Never use ungrilled seaweed directly—doing so will make the broth bitter or soggy. Always grill it until crisp to unleash its rich, savory flavor.
Offers a refreshing coolness comparable to miyeok guk, making it excellent as a morning meal or a clear, soothing hangover soup.
For added flavor, you can stir in a little chopped green onion or a beaten egg if desired.

Recommended for

People who need to quickly make soup without time to prepare stock during busy mornings.
Those seeking a mild, comforting, and stomach-friendly refreshing hangover soup.

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