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Squid and Kimchi Soup with Sweet Potato
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Squid and Kimchi Soup with Sweet Potato

Korean: 오징어무국 (5.17)

"Authentic Korean squid and kimchi soup with sweet potato. Tangy, umami-rich comfort food with enoki mushrooms and perilla seeds."

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 159.1 kcal
Carbs 2.5g
Protein 2.4g
Fat 0.7g

Ingredients

  • Squid

    100g

  • Soft tofu

    50g

  • Enoki mushrooms

    20g

  • Red chili pepper

    4g

  • Sweet potato

    30g

  • Bean sprouts

    20g

  • Kimchi

    140g

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  • Chrysanthemum greens

    20g

  • Radish

    50g

  • Kelp

    5g

  • Scallions

    20g

  • Dried anchovies

    10g

  • Water

    300ml

  • Sesame oil

    10ml

  • Ground perilla seeds

    5g

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Local Substitutes

Instead of 팽이버섯 (Enoki mushrooms)

Use: Button or cremini mushrooms

Reason: Similar texture and umami flavor when sliced

Instead of 쑥갓 (Chrysanthemum greens)

Use: Arugula or spinach

Reason: Leafy green with slight bitterness, adds fresh finish

Instead of 들깻가루 (Ground perilla seeds)

Use: Ground sesame seeds or pine nuts

Reason: Adds nutty flavor and texture

Instead of 다시마 (Kelp)

Use: Kombu seaweed or vegetable bouillon

Reason: Provides umami base for broth

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine radish, kelp, scallions, dried anchovies, and water in a pot. Bring to boil, then strain through a sieve to make broth.

  2. 2

    Cut squid body into large chunks and tentacles into thin strips.

  3. 3

    Cube tofu and mushrooms. Slice red chili diagonally. Cut sweet potato into bite-sized pieces. Trim bean sprouts. Cut kimchi into chunks.

  4. 4

    Heat sesame oil in a pot and sauté kimchi, then add sweet potato, bean sprouts, and broth. Bring to boil.

  5. 5

    Add squid and simmer until cooked. Stir in ground perilla seeds.

  6. 6

    Add tofu, enoki mushrooms, chrysanthemum greens, sweet potato, and red chili. Simmer until tender and serve.

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