Gyeran-guk (Egg Drop Anchovy Broth Soup)
Korea's quickest comfort soup - ready in under 10 minutes with just eggs, soy sauce, and garlic. A beaten egg is drizzled into rolling broth and immediately sets into delicate, flower-like ribbons that float through the clear liquid. A finish of sliced green onion and a drop of sesame oil adds fragrance without weight. The result is gentle and soothing, mild enough for anyone feeling under the weather yet satisfying enough to anchor a full meal of rice and banchan. Gyeran-guk appears on Korean dinner tables more often than almost any other soup, and its economy of ingredients makes it a reliable standby for busy weeknight dinners.
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Instructions
- 1
Beat eggs and strain for a smoother texture.
- 2
Bring water to a boil and add soup soy sauce and garlic.
- 3
Lower heat and slowly drizzle in the eggs.
- 4
Let it set for 30 seconds, then gently stir once.
- 5
Add green onion and sesame oil, then turn off heat.
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