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Korean White Fish Cake Soup
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Korean White Fish Cake Soup

Korean: 하얀북어국

"Delicate Korean white fish soup with tender pollock and fish cakes. Perfect comfort food lunch recipe."

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 240 kcal
Carbs 12g
Protein 28g
Fat 8g

Ingredients

  • Dried pollock (or cod)

    100g

  • Fish cakes (white)

    150g

  • Dashi or anchovy broth

    6 cups

  • Green onions

    2 stalks

  • Garlic cloves, minced

    2

  • Salt

    1 tsp

  • White pepper

    1/4 tsp

  • Sesame oil

    1 tbsp

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Local Substitutes

Instead of Dried pollock

Use: Dried cod or haddock

Reason: Similar white fish texture and mild flavor

Instead of Dashi

Use: Chicken or vegetable broth

Reason: Creates comparable umami base

Instead of Fish cakes

Use: Tofu cubes or white beans

Reason: Vegetarian alternative with similar texture

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Rehydrate dried pollock in warm water for 30 minutes, then shred into bite-sized pieces

  2. 2

    Bring broth to boil in large pot

  3. 3

    Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute

  4. 4

    Add shredded pollock and simmer for 5 minutes

  5. 5

    Add sliced fish cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes

  6. 6

    Season with salt and white pepper

  7. 7

    Add chopped green onions and sesame oil

  8. 8

    Serve hot

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