Kim Dae-seok's Clam Soup

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Always start cooking clams with cold water to prevent the meat from toughening due to contraction.
• Using just a tiny amount of doenjang (1/4 teaspoon) enhances the broth’s umami and depth without making it taste like regular doenjang stew.
• Never add minced garlic directly to the broth—this makes it cloudy and heavy. Straining it through a sieve to extract only the essence is key to achieving a clear, clean broth.
• Do not overcook clams, as they become tough. Limit total cooking time to about 3 minutes.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a refreshing and clean hangover soup that clears the stomach after drinking alcohol.
• ⭐People who want to enjoy the rich, clear flavor of shellfish broth in just about 5 minutes of cooking.
• ⭐Fans of transparent, non-cloudy soups with deep umami richness and clarity.