Refreshing and Spicy Ojingeo Guk (Squid and Radish Soup)
A clear and clean squid and radish soup flavored with gochujang and radish for a refreshing, spicy umami broth.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
Boiling Korean radish and anchovy broth first brings out a refreshing depth, while a touch of gochujang enhances the savory umami flavor. Thinly sliced radish and chewy squid come together for a clean, light broth that never feels heavy. It makes a satisfying, hearty meal when paired with rice and kimchi.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Squid1 whole (medium)
- Korean radish (mu)100 g
- Onion1/4
- Red chili pepper1
- Large green onion (daepa)1/2 stalk
- Anchovy broth4 cups
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) (or korean traditional)1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Salta little
- Ground black peppera little
- You can also add zucchini or mushrooms.
Steps
Cut the squid into bite-sized pieces.
Slice the radish into thin, flat squares, and cut the onion, large green onion, and red chili pepper into similar sizes as the radish.
You can also add zucchini or mushrooms.
Add the anchovy broth, radish, gochugaru, and gochujang to a pot.
Bring to a rolling boil until the radish is cooked partway through...
Add the squid, onion, soup soy sauce, mirin, and garlic.
Simmer until the squid is fully cooked...
Add the large green onion and red chili pepper, taste the broth, and season with salt. Finish by adding a little ground black pepper.
Ppunwife's tips
- Just like in beef radish soup, I feel squid soup really needs radish to make the broth taste truly refreshing.
FAQ
Can I add other vegetables besides radish?
Yes, adding zucchini or mushrooms to your liking works very well in this soup.
How should I do the final seasoning for the broth?
After adding the large green onion and red chili pepper, taste the broth, adjust the seasoning with salt, and finish with a pinch of ground black pepper.
Can I add the squid right from the beginning? AI-generated
Boiling squid for too long generally makes it tough, so it stays much more tender if you add it after the radish has already cooked partway through.
