Yangbaechu Doenjang Guk (Cabbage Soybean Paste Soup)
A refreshing soup for 2 made with subtly sweet cabbage and savory doenjang dissolved in broth.
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This easy soup for 2 uses crisp cabbage instead of napa cabbage, simmered in anchovy broth. Using thicker inner leaves brings out a gentle sweetness, creating a clean finish with simple, everyday ingredients.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Cabbage150 g
- Clam meat100 g
- Large green onion (daepa)1/4 stalks
- Anchovy broth3 cups
Seasoning
- Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)1 tbsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)1/2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- I prepared a handful of clam meat, but you can omit it if you do not have any.
- Prepare medium-thick cabbage leaves; once sliced, it makes about a generous handful.
- If you use thicker inner cabbage leaves, the soup will be much sweeter and have a much better texture.
Steps
1. I prepared a handful of clam meat, but you can omit it if you do not have any.
Prepare medium-thick cabbage leaves; once sliced, it makes about a generous handful.
Slice a little large green onion diagonally.
2. Pour the anchovy broth into a pot, dissolve the doenjang (Korean soybean paste) in it, and bring to a boil.
I used homemade doenjang. If you are using store-bought doenjang, it is less salty, so increase the amount of doenjang or adjust the final seasoning with soup soy sauce.
3. Add the cabbage and clam meat, and simmer until the cabbage turns translucent...
4. Add the garlic and simmer just a little longer...
5. At the end, add the gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), large green onion, and soup soy sauce...
6. Bring everything to a brief boil so all the ingredients blend together, then remove from the heat.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you are using store-bought doenjang, it is less salty, so increase the amount of doenjang or adjust the final seasoning with soup soy sauce.
FAQ
What should I do if I do not have clam meat?
Clam meat is not an essential ingredient, so if you do not have any on hand, you can simply omit it.
How do I adjust the seasoning if using store-bought doenjang?
Store-bought doenjang tends to be less salty, so you can increase the amount of doenjang or adjust the seasoning at the end with soup soy sauce.
Which part of the cabbage is best to use?
Choosing moderately thick inner leaves brings out richer sweetness and provides a much nicer texture.
