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Korean Rice Soup with Fish Cakes

A comforting, quick Korean-style rice soup with chewy fish cakes and fresh green onions, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
280
Protein
12g
Korean Rice Soup with Fish Cakes
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the 4 green onions, separating white and green parts. Mince the 2 garlic cloves. Cut the 8 oz fish cakes into bite-sized strips.

  2. Step 2

    Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the white parts of the green onions and the minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Step 3

    Add the 6 cups water and 2 tbsp soy sauce to the pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

  4. Step 4

    Add the fish cake strips and 2 cups cooked rice to the simmering broth. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the fish cakes are tender and the rice is heated through.

  5. Step 5

    Season with 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste). Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with the remaining green onion greens. Serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Ladle

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