Eomuk Guk

Eomuk Guk is a comforting Korean seafood soup featuring fish cakes and vegetables simmered in a savory broth. This low-carb version highlights the natural flavors of seafood while being light and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Fish cakes - 200 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 milliliters
• Zucchini - 100 grams, sliced
• Mushrooms (shiitake or enoki) - 100 grams, sliced
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add the sliced zucchini and mushrooms to the pot, and let them simmer for about 5 minutes until tender.
4. Add the fish cakes and soy sauce to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
5. Simmer for another 5-7 minutes, allowing the fish cakes to heat through.
6. Stir in the chopped green onions, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
7. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra green onions if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 18 g
• Carbs: 12 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish cakes, promoting heart health.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.

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