Korean Perilla Radish Soup
Deulkkae mu-guk is a Korean radish soup enriched with perilla seed powder, giving it a distinctly nutty, creamy quality that sets it apart from plain radish broth. Thinly sliced daikon radish simmers in anchovy stock for ten minutes first, releasing a clean sweetness into the liquid. When perilla powder is stirred in, it transforms the thin broth into something noticeably thicker and more substantial - unlike sesame, perilla carries a heavier, earthier fat that coats the palate. Adding the powder just before turning off the heat preserves its toasted fragrance, which fades if it simmers too long.
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Instructions
- 1
Slice radish into flat pieces.
- 2
Add radish to boiling stock and simmer 10 minutes.
- 3
Add perilla powder and garlic, simmer 5 more minutes.
- 4
Season with soy sauce and salt, top with green onion.
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