Kim Dae-seok's Young Napa Cabbage and Soybean Sprout Soup

• young napa cabbage 250g
• soybean sprouts 200g
• doenjang 3 tablespoons
• minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
• green chili pepper 1
• scallion 1/2 stalk
• dried round herring 12 pieces
• dried kelp 15g
• water 1.6L
• sea salt 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Cutting the young napa cabbage into pieces before blanching helps remove its characteristic raw aroma more quickly and effectively.
• Cutting the dried round herring in half with scissors while boiling enhances the depth and richness of the broth’s umami flavor.
• Always cook uncovered after adding soybean sprouts to prevent any fishy odor from developing.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a warm yet refreshing soup for breakfast or a light meal.
• ⭐Fans of the balance between savory doenjang and crisp soybean sprouts.
• ⭐People who want to make a clean dried round herring broth for soup.