Eomuk Guksu (Korean Fish Cake Noodle Soup)

🛒 Ingredients

• Korean Fish Cakes (Eomuk) 150 g · 150 kcal
• Wheat Noodles (e.g., Somen or Udon) 100 g · 350 kcal
• Dried Anchovies (for broth) 10 g · 10 kcal
• Dried Kelp (Dashima) 5 g · 5 kcal
• Soy Sauce 30 g · 20 kcal
• Mirin (rice wine for cooking) 15 g · 25 kcal
• Garlic, minced 5 g · 5 kcal
• Green Onion (Scallion), sliced 10 g · 3 kcal
• Water 500 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the dashi broth: In a pot, combine water, dried anchovies, and dried kelp; bring to a boil, then simmer for 10-15 minutes.
2. Remove the anchovies and kelp from the broth, then season it with soy sauce, mirin, and minced garlic.
3. Add the Korean fish cakes to the seasoned broth and cook for 5-7 minutes until they are tender and flavorful.
4. Meanwhile, cook the wheat noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse them briefly to prevent sticking.
5. To serve, place a portion of cooked noodles into a bowl, ladle the hot broth with fish cakes over them, and garnish with sliced green onion.