Haetrim — How to make Korean mallow doenjang soup
Shows mallow trimming, washing and soybean-paste broth. The video uses shrimp as an option; this recipe specifies dried shrimp.
Official cooking video · 햇림 · YOUTUBEKorean Mallow and Dried Shrimp Doenjang Soup (2 Servings)
A homestyle Korean soup made by simmering cleaned Korean mallow (auk) with dried shrimp and fermented soybean paste. The shrimp flavors the broth, so separate anchovy stock is not necessary.
Ingredients
servings: 2 · Check ingredients
Steps
- 01
Trim away yellowed leaves and tough stalk fibers from 150 g of Korean mallow, then cut the tender parts into manageable lengths.
- 02
Gently rub the mallow leaves in a bowl of clean water, change the water and rinse 2–3 times, then give them a final rinse under running water and drain.
- 03
Check 12 g dried shrimp for debris. Stir briefly in a saucepan over low heat to release aroma, taking care not to scorch them.
- 04
Pour in 700 ml water, bring to a boil, then dissolve 1½ tablespoons doenjang in the broth. Because saltiness varies by brand, check seasoning at the end.
- 05
Simmer the broth containing the dried shrimp over medium heat for about 3–5 minutes, stirring so the shrimp heats evenly.
- 06
Add the cleaned mallow and 1 tsp minced garlic. Continue simmering over medium heat until even the stems are tender (roughly 7–10 minutes as a guide; check the actual texture).
- 07
Slice about 20 g scallion, add it, and simmer for 1–2 minutes more. Taste and add only a pinch of salt if necessary, then serve hot.
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Before you cook
Discard spoiled leaves, rinse the greens under running water and heat dried shrimp thoroughly. Check shrimp, soy and possible wheat allergens on product labels. Refrigerate leftover soup in shallow containers at 4°C/40°F or below within two hours, then bring the soup to a full boil before serving again. Cooking times are guides; judge actual doneness.
Allergens: 건새우: 갑각류(새우); 된장: 대두, 제품에 따라 밀 포함 / Dried shrimp: crustacean shellfish; doenjang: soy, may contain wheat depending on product / 干しえび：甲殻類（えび）、テンジャン：大豆（製品により小麦を含む）
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