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Firecap Soup

Course: Soup
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

Stock

  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1 kombu
  • 4 tbsp bonito flakes
  • 4 dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 green onions

Soup

  • 2 cups kimchi, pieces and juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp gochujang
  • 2 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 3 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 4 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 king oyster mushroom, sliced
  • 1 bunch of enoki mushrooms, bottom removed
  • firm tofu, cut into thick large squares

Garnish

  • sesame seeds
  • green onions, sliced
  • cooked rice

Instructions

  • Over medium-high heat, add all the ingredients for the stock in a deep saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 20 minutes. While it is simmering, make sure the water level stays the same. Strain the broth to remove all the pieces. Set the broth aside.
  • Combine the kimchi juice, soy sauce, gochujang, garlic paste, ginger paste, sugar, and sesame oil in a small boil.
  • Saute the onions, shiitake mushrooms, and king oyster mushrooms over medium-high heat in a pot. Saute until everything has softened and slightly browned, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the bowl of mixed sauces and kimchi to the pot and stir in well. Allow to cook for about 2 minutes. Carefully add the stock and mix together really well.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and bring the mixture to a light simmer. Add the tofu and cook uncovered for 8 minutes. After 8 minutes, flip the tofu and cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Add the enoki mushrooms and cook for 3 more minutes. Serve over a bowl of rice and top with sesame seeds and green onions.