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Eel Soup

Eel Soup

A top-tier stamina-boosting eel soup recipe, perfect for restoring energy during the cold winter months.

KoreanSoup & Stew
⏱️ 20 min total📝 12 steps

What You'll Need

Eel1kg
Doenjang (soybean paste)1 tbsp
Onion1
Red chili1
Cheongyang chili pepper3
Minced garlic1 tbsp
Green onionAppropriate amount
Red chili powderAppropriate amount
Broth1 1/2 cups
Salt1/2 tsp

Instructions

1

Cut the eel into bite-sized pieces.

2

Slice the onion into bite-sized pieces and set aside on a cutting board.

3

Slice the red chili into bite-sized pieces.

4

Finely chop the Cheongyang chili peppers.

5

Add one tablespoon of soybean paste to a pot.

6

Add 1 1/2 cups of broth to the pot.

7

Dissolve the soybean paste into the broth and bring to a boil.

8

Add the red chili powder first and sauté until it begins to bubble.

9

Add the prepared eel to the pot and sauté.

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10

Once the eel is boiling vigorously, taste and season with anchovy sauce, minced garlic, or salt as needed.

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11

Add the onion, red chili, Cheongyang chili pepper, and green onion, then bring to a boil again.

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12

Finally, add more green onion and boil for a moment longer to finish.

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