Baechu Kuk (Napa Cabbage And Soya Bean Paste Soup)

Name: Baechu Kuk (Napa Cabbage And Soya Bean Paste Soup)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 dried anchovies, or more to taste; 8 cups cold water; 1/2 pound bean sprouts; 15 leaves napa cabbage; 3 tablespoons Korean soy bean paste; 1 tablespoon crushed garlic; 1 teaspoon Korean red pepper powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 4 green onions, diagonally cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon dashi granules (Korean soup stock)

Servings: persons

1
Place dried anchovies in a large pot and add cold water; let soak for 20 minutes. Bring liquid to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove anchovies.
2
Wash bean sprouts under cold water 3 or 4 times, discarding any bad or brown heads of bean sprouts. Wash cabbage and cut into bite-size pieces.
3
Cook cabbage in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes; rinse under cold water and squeeze out excess liquid.
4
Mix bean sprouts and cabbage in the anchovy broth and add soy bean paste, stirring until soy bean paste dissolves. Add garlic, red pepper powder, and salt; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
5
Stir green beans and dashi into soup, lower heat to medium, and cook for 15 minutes more.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 dried anchovies, or more to taste, 8 cups cold water, 1/2 pound bean sprouts, 15 leaves napa cabbage, and more.

Yes, Baechu Kuk (Napa Cabbage And Soya Bean Paste Soup) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!