Korean Spicy Fish Soup (Mae Un Tang) Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥣 Servings: 4

Description

This Korean Spicy Fish Soup, known as Mae Un Tang, is a flavorful and fiery dish that will tantalize your taste buds. It’s the perfect answer to a chilly day or when you’re craving something bold and spicy. While some of the ingredients and techniques may seem unusual at first, don’t be afraid to experiment and adjust according to your preferences. Get ready for a culinary adventure filled with vibrant flavors and rich aromas!

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients:

   • Cut the daikon radishes into 1-inch by 1-inch by 1/4-inch pieces.
   • Deseed the chili peppers and cut them diagonally into 1/4-inch slices.
   • Cut the green onion into 2-inch pieces.

2. Prepare Seasoning:

   • In a bowl, mix together the red pepper, bean paste, soy sauce, garlic, ginger juice, and sugar. This will be your seasoning mixture.

3. Cook Clams:

   • In a soup pot, bring four cups of water to a boil.
   • Add the clams and boil until they open up.
   • Once the clams have opened, remove them from the pot and set them aside.

4. Infuse Flavors:

   • Add the kelp to the pot with the boiling water and let it simmer for 2 minutes to infuse its flavors into the broth.

5. Combine Ingredients:

   • Add the daikon radish pieces to the seasoning mixture and coat them well.
   • Transfer this seasoned mixture to the pot with the broth and kelp.
   • Allow the daikon to cook until tender.

6. Add Seafood:

   • Once the daikon is cooked, add the fish and shrimp to the pot.
   • Let them cook in the flavorful broth until they are fully cooked through.

7. Final Touches:

   • Once the seafood is cooked, add back the cooked clams along with the green onion and chili pepper slices.
   • Season with salt to taste.
   • Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh and vibrant finish.

8. Serve:

   • Ladle the hot and spicy Korean Spicy Fish Soup into bowls.
   • Serve piping hot and enjoy the explosion of flavors with each spoonful!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 133.7
• Fat: 2g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4g
• Cholesterol: 70.3mg
• Sodium: 587.6mg
• Carbohydrates: 7.8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 2.5g
• Protein: 21.3g

Indulge in this aromatic and spicy Korean Spicy Fish Soup for a delightful culinary experience that will warm you from the inside out. With its bold flavors and hearty ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!