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Spicy Dried Pollock Soup
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Spicy Dried Pollock Soup

Korean: 얼큰북어국

"Authentic spicy dried pollock soup recipe - Korean comfort food with fiery heat and rich umami broth"

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 180 kcal
Carbs 15g
Protein 25g
Fat 4g

Ingredients

  • Dried pollock (북어)

    200g

  • Napa cabbage

    200g

  • Korean red chili flakes (고춧가루)

    2 tablespoons

  • Onion

    1 medium

  • Garlic cloves

    4 cloves

  • Soy sauce

    1 tablespoon

  • Salt

    1 teaspoon

  • Water

    8 cups

  • Sesame oil

    1 teaspoon

  • Green onion

    2 stalks

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Local Substitutes

Instead of Dried pollock

Use: Dried cod or salt cod

Reason: Similar firm texture and mild fish flavor

Instead of Korean red chili flakes

Use: Cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper

Reason: Similar heat level and spice profile

Instead of Napa cabbage

Use: Regular cabbage or bok choy

Reason: Available in most regions with similar cooking properties

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak dried pollock in cold water for 30 minutes, then tear into bite-sized pieces

  2. 2

    Heat water in a large pot and bring to boil

  3. 3

    Add pollock and boil for 10 minutes to create a flavorful broth

  4. 4

    Dice onion and add to pot along with minced garlic

  5. 5

    Stir in red chili flakes and soy sauce

  6. 6

    Add napa cabbage and simmer for 8-10 minutes until tender

  7. 7

    Season with salt to taste

  8. 8

    Drizzle sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onion

  9. 9

    Serve hot

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