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Soybean Sprout Soup (Kongnamul Guk)

Soybean Sprout soup or Kongnamul Guk is comfort in a bowl. It's quick, easy, nutritious, and it does not take much to elevate it.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean
Keyword: Kongnamul Guk, Soybean Sprout Soup
Servings: 3
Author: Chef Chris Cho

Ingredients

  • 5 cups Water
  • 1 bag Dashi Pack
  • 200 grams Soybean Sprouts
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Minced
  • 2 stalks Green Onion Sliced to matchstick sizes
  • 1/2 tbsp Gukanjang or Soy Sauce for Soup
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper Flakes or Pepper Optional if you prefer it spicy

Instructions

  • Heat up 5 cups of water. Once it starts boiling, add the dashi pack and boil for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the dashi pack, and add the beansprouts. Boil for another 5 minutes.
  • Halfway in, add garlic, soy sauce, and salt. Add fish sauce or salted shrimp, to taste.
  • Finish with scallions. Serve and enjoy!

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