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20-Min Seafood Cake Soup

Korean eomuk tang simplified: store-bought fish cakes simmered in a bright anchovy-kombu broth with scallions and a touch of gochugaru for heat. Ready in 20 minutes.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
118
Protein
13g
20-Min Seafood Cake Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a pot. Add kombu and simmer 3 minutes until fragrant.

  2. Step 2

    Remove kombu. Stir in anchovy paste and gochugaru until dissolved.

  3. Step 3

    Slice fish cake into 1/4-inch-thick rounds. Add to broth and simmer 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in soy sauce. Taste and adjust heat or salt as needed.

  5. Step 5

    Pour into bowls. Top with scallions and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (at least 2-quart)
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • wooden spoon

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