Korea

Kongnamul Guk

Name: Kongnamul Guk
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Korea
Ingredients: 300 g Soybean sprouts; 1 handful Dried anchovies; 1 piece Kombu; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 stalks Spring onion; to taste Salt

Clear soybean sprout soup

Kongnamul guk is a light, clear soup of soybean sprouts - a soothing everyday dish and a popular home remedy for a hangover.

The crunchy sprouts give the simple broth a nutty depth; a dash of chili adds warmth.

Servings3

Time25 min

LevelEasy

Ingredients

Soybean sprouts300 g
Dried anchovies1 handful
Kombu1 piece
Garlic2 cloves
Spring onion2 stalks
Saltto taste

★ = available authentic in the Asia Boutique

Preparation

Simmer anchovies and kombu in water into a broth, strain.
Add the soybean sprouts and garlic.
Simmer without stirring constantly until the sprouts are done.
Season with salt.
Serve scattered with spring onion.

Make it original

Kombu for kongnamul guk is in the Asia Boutique.

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