Q: Can I substitute the radish with another vegetable?
A: Yes, you can use a white radish for a crisper texture or a green radish for a softer texture.
Q: Is it necessary to use Korean chili paste?
A: Yes, Korean chili paste is essential for authentic flavor, but you can adjust the quantity to suit your taste.
Q: Can I use a different type of fish?
A: Codfish is preferred for its texture, but you can try other firm white fish as a substitute.
Korean Codfish and Tofu Soup Recipe
Notes
- 2 codfish
- 1/2 block of tofu
- 1/2 radish
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 slices ginger
- 1 green onion
- 2 tablespoons Korean chili paste
- 3 grams salt
- 1 tablespoon beef powder (Dashida)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cooking wine
- 5 grams sugar
- Prepare the ingredients: slice the codfish into thick segments, cut radish and tofu into thick slices; chop onion, garlic, and green onion.
- Layer radish slices at the bottom of the pot.
- Place codfish segments on top of the radish.
- Add green onion segments, onion slices, and ginger slices.
- Mix the sauce: combine Korean chili paste, beef powder, cooking wine, sugar, salt, soy sauce, and an appropriate amount of water. Stir well.
- Fill the pot with clear water (or broth for a richer flavor) and bring to a boil, then add tofu and simmer.
- When the soup is reduced to the desired amount, add garlic slices and simmer for 3 more minutes before turning off the heat.
- Serve in a bowl, garnish with green onion, and enjoy with a bowl of rice.
- Rich in protein from codfish and tofu.
- Contains vitamins and minerals from vegetables.
- Moderate in calories, suitable for a healthy diet.