Delicious Korean Fish Cake Soup with Kimchi Recipe

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If you're craving a comforting, flavorful Korean dish, try this delicious Korean Fish Cake Soup with Kimchi. The savory fish cakes combined with spicy kimchi create a perfectly balanced meal that will warm you up from the inside out. This dish is easy to make, full of bold flavors, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser!

Ingredients

• 200g Korean fish cakes (eomuk)
• 1 cup kimchi, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• 4 cups water or broth (preferably anchovy broth)
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 spring onion, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the Fish Cakes: If using pre-sliced fish cakes, set them aside. If you have whole fish cakes, slice them into bite-sized pieces.
2. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
3. Add Kimchi: Add the chopped kimchi to the pot and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. The kimchi should become slightly caramelized.
4. Season the Soup: Add the soy sauce, gochugaru, and fish sauce. Stir to combine and let it cook for 2 minutes.
5. Simmer the Soup: Add the water or broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
6. Add Fish Cakes: Once the broth is simmering, add the fish cakes and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the fish cakes are heated through.
7. Finish the Soup: Drizzle sesame oil into the soup, and taste for seasoning. Add salt as needed.
8. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with chopped spring onions, and serve hot with a side of steamed rice or kimchi.

Tips for the Best Korean Fish Cake Soup

• Broth: Using anchovy broth will add an authentic umami flavor to the soup. If you don’t have anchovy broth, you can use vegetable or chicken broth as a substitute.
• Adjust Spice Level: If you prefer a milder soup, reduce the amount of gochugaru. For extra spice, add more kimchi or a bit of gochujang (Korean chili paste).
• Fresh Fish Cakes: If you can find fresh Korean fish cakes from an Asian grocery store, they will elevate the flavor of the soup.

Enjoy this delicious and heartwarming Korean Fish Cake Soup with Kimchi as a comforting meal for any occasion!

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