Mandu Guk (Dumpling Soup) in Savory Anchovy Broth
A soup dish made by simmering dumplings in a clear, savory broth brewed from dried anchovies and dried kelp.
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This clean-tasting soup starts with a clear broth brewed from dried kelp and dried anchovies, seasoned simply with soup soy sauce and garlic. Simmer gently just until the dumplings are cooked through, then top with egg garnish and shredded dried seaweed sheets for a hearty, satisfying meal.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Cook time
- 10 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Mandu guk
- Anchovy broth5 cups
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalks
- Egg garnish (jidan)
- Shredded dried seaweed sheets (gim)
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Garlic1 tsp
- Salta little
- Ground black peppera little
Vinegar soy dipping sauce
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Water2 tbsp
- Sugar0.5 tsp
- Minced green oniona little
- Ground toasted sesame seeds
Steps
Add a handful of dried anchovies to 6 cups of kelp soaking water and bring to a boil.
Once the water boils, remove the kelp, boil for about 10 minutes more, and take out the anchovies.
When the anchovy broth boils, season it with soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang), garlic, salt, and ground black pepper.
Add the dumplings and simmer just until cooked through.
This is a sweet and tangy seasoned soy dipping sauce (choganjang).
Just mix together 2 tbsp regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 1 tbsp vinegar, 2 tbsp water, 0.5 tsp sugar, a little minced green onion, and ground toasted sesame seeds.
You can also serve this with savory Korean pancakes.
Mandu guk is complete. Doesn't it look delicious?
FAQ
How do you make a clean anchovy broth?
Add dried anchovies to kelp soaking water and bring to a boil. As soon as it boils, take out the kelp first, let it boil for about 10 minutes more, and then remove the anchovies.
How do you make the seasoned soy dipping sauce for dumplings?
Mix 2 tbsp regular soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1 tbsp vinegar, and 0.5 tsp sugar with a suitable amount of minced green onion and ground toasted sesame seeds.
How long should the dumplings simmer in the broth?
Once the seasoned broth is boiling, add the dumplings and simmer gently just until they are thoroughly cooked through.
Can the dipping sauce served with mandu guk be used for other dishes?
Yes, its sweet and tangy flavor pairs wonderfully not only with dumplings but also with savory Korean pancakes.
