I want to share a great Korean soup recipe I made. It turned out really well.
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp Oil (either neutral or sesame oil)
- 2 tsp Korean Chilli Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 5 cloves Garlic
- 1 cm Ginger Root
- 2 Onions
- 50ml/ ⅓ cup Soy Sauce
- 3 tbsp Miso Paste
- 3 liters vegetable stock/water (just mix the water with vegetable stock powder)
Steps:
- Slice the onions into thin stripes. Press or grate the garlic and ginger root.
- Pour the oil in a pot over medium-low heat. Add the gochugaru chilli flakes and let them gently sizzle, but be careful not to turn the heat up too high, as this can cause the chilli to burn. Once the chilli oil becomes foamy and fragrant, it’s time to add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir the mixture well and continue cooking for about 5 minutes, keeping the heat on medium.
- Add two teaspoons of salt to the pot and continue stirring for another 3 minutes on medium heat. The mixture should begin to darken, and it’s normal for some bits to stick to the bottom of the pot. Once you notice this, pour in the soy sauce, the miso paste and stir thoroughly to incorporate it, loosening any stuck bits as you stir.
- At this point, you could let the mixture cool down and store it in the fridge for later use. To finish making the soup base, pour about 3 liters of water into the pot. For even better results, use water mixed with vegetable stock powder or cubes. Stir everything well to fully combine the flavours.
- Now, with the soup base finished, you can add any vegetables you like to suit your taste. For inspiration, I often add small potatoes, tofu, kimchi, spring onions, mushrooms, or string beans. Cover the pot with a lid and let it cook for 30–40 minutes, allowing the flavours to blend and, if you added any, the vegetables to soften.
Full recipe with pictures here:
https://lordsoftheplants.com/best-vegan-korean-soup-base-quick-easy-and-so-delicious/
@Noor
Is it easy to find vegetarian kimchi?
Skyler said:
@Noor
Is it easy to find vegetarian kimchi?
I actually make my own kimchi. I’ll share a recipe for that soon, but I have seen kimchi at different stores in the past.
That looks delish! I need to try that. How spicy is it? I like it spicy.
Wren said:
That looks delish! I need to try that. How spicy is it? I like it spicy.
Glad you like it! The base isn’t too spicy but you can add more gochugaru to your liking!
Hey, could you please add the recipe in the comments for everyone? Thanks!
Oh that’s perfect for the season. Thank you!