Kim Dae-seok's Hairtail and Korean Squash Soup

• hairtail 1 piece
• Korean squash 1 piece
• potato 1 piece
• onion 1/2 piece
• dried shrimp 1 handful (19g)
• green onion 1 stalk
• green chili pepper 2 pieces
• red chili pepper 1 piece
• chili powder 2 tablespoons
• minced garlic 1 tablespoon
• minced ginger 1/3 tablespoon
• traditional soybean paste 1/2 tablespoon
• soup soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• sand lance fish sauce 1 tablespoon
• soju 2 tablespoons
• water 800ml

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Heating dried shrimp in the microwave for 40 seconds removes fishy taste and significantly enhances umami flavor.
• Thoroughly remove hairtail scales and internal impurities using a wooden chopstick to prevent fishy odor in the broth.
• Cook hard vegetables like potato and Korean squash before adding hairtail to ensure even doneness and balanced seasoning.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a refreshing, spicy broth without fishy aroma.
• ⭐People who want a clean, rich regional soup taste different from braised hairtail.
• ⭐Those looking to make a deeply flavorful soup using seasonal Korean squash and potato.