Mild Gyeran Guk (Egg Drop Soup) Seasoned with Saeujeot
A mild egg drop soup made by beating eggs into kelp broth and seasoning with salted fermented shrimp (saeujeot).
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This soup is gently simmered by pouring beaten egg into a clean broth brewed from dried kelp. Seasoned with salted fermented shrimp for extra savory depth, it tastes refreshing and comes together easily even on a busy morning.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Egg2
- Onion1/3
- Large green onion (daepa)1/3 stalks
- Kelp broth3 cups
- Salted fermented shrimp (saeujeot)1 tbsp
Kelp Broth
- Cold water3 cups
- Dried kelp (dasima)7 cm (square)
- Place the dried kelp in cold water and let it steep for about 1 hour.
- If you have anchovy broth, you can use that instead of kelp broth.
- If seasoning with salt instead of salted fermented shrimp, reduce the amount to 1 tsp.
Steps
1. Place the dried kelp in cold water and let it steep for about 1 hour.
If you have anchovy broth, you can use that.
2. Beat the eggs well.
3. Thinly slice the onion, and slice the large green onion diagonally or finely chop it.
4. Pour the kelp broth into a pot and bring it to a boil, then add the onion and once the water boils again...
5. Drizzle in the beaten egg.
6. Add the green onion as well, and stir briefly so the egg does not break up too much.
7. Season with salted fermented shrimp...
If seasoning with salt instead of salted fermented shrimp, you will need to reduce it to 1 tsp.
8. Bring it to a brief boil, and it is done.
Could there be any soup simpler to make than this?
When you do not have soup ready on a busy morning, try making egg drop soup.
It goes down smoothly because it is savory and mild.
Ppunwife's tips
- When seasoning with salted fermented shrimp, kelp broth alone makes the soup refreshing and clean.
- When making it with savory anchovy broth, I think seasoning with salt works better.
FAQ
Can I use a different broth instead of kelp broth?
If you have anchovy broth, you can use that as a substitute.
Can I season it with salt instead of salted fermented shrimp?
You can substitute salt for the seasoning; in that case, it is best to reduce the amount to around 1 tsp.
How do I keep the broth from turning cloudy after adding the beaten egg?
After drizzling in the egg, do not stir too much—give it just a brief, gentle stir so the egg does not break up excessively.
