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Daegu jiri
Clear cod soup
Daegu jiri (대구지리): Busan's mild, clear cod soup with radish, tofu and minari
In Busan and the fishing towns along Korea's south coast, daegu jiri is the clear, unspicy cod soup that people order in winter, and famously the morning after a long night out. Chunks of cod simmer in an anchovy and kelp broth with soft radish, tofu and garlic, then a big handful of minari (water dropwort) goes in at the end for a fresh, peppery lift. It tastes clean and gently savoury, with about 32 g of protein a bowl from the cod and tofu. The common mistake is stirring after the fish goes in, which breaks it into shreds; just shake the pot. Chef's tip: let the radish simmer in the broth first until it turns translucent, because it gives the soup its sweetness.
- Total time
- 45 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
For the broth
- 1.5 litres water
- 10 large dried anchoviesheads and guts removed
- ⅓ oz dried kelp (dasima)about 10 cm square
For the soup
- 1 ⅓ lb cod fillet or steakscut into large chunks
- 10 ½ oz Korean radish or daikoncut into thin 4 cm squares
- 7 oz firm tofucut into thick slices
- 4 cloves garlicminced
- 1 tsp saltor to taste
- 3 ½ oz enoki mushrooms (optional)roots trimmed
- 1 large handful minari or watercresscut into 5 cm lengths
- 1 green chilli (optional)sliced
- 1 spring onionsliced
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Method
0/5 doneStep 1: Simmer 1.5 litres water with 10 large dried anchovies and ⅓ oz dried kelp (dasima) for 10 minutes, then lift both out. You should have about 1.2 litres of light, savoury broth.
12 minStep 2: Add 10 ½ oz Korean radish or daikon and simmer 8 minutes, until it turns translucent at the edges.
8 minStep 3: Add 1 ⅓ lb cod fillet or steaks, 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp Korean soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang) and 1 tsp salt. Bring back to a gentle simmer and skim off the foam. Cook for 7–8 minutes, shaking the pot rather than stirring, until the fish is opaque and flakes.
8 minStep 4: Add 7 oz firm tofu and 3 ½ oz enoki mushrooms and simmer 2 minutes, until the tofu is hot through.
2 minStep 5: Lay 1 large handful minari or watercress, 1 green chilli and 1 spring onion on top, turn off the heat and cover for 30 seconds so the minari just wilts. Taste for salt and serve with rice.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Protein
- 32 g
- Carbs
- 8 g
- Fat
- 6 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does daegu jiri take?
- About 45 minutes in total: 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- What can I use instead of garlic?
- ½ tsp garlic paste or ⅛ tsp garlic powder per clove.
- What can I use instead of korean soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)?
- Tamari, same amount (gluten free).
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