Nabak Kimchi Guk

Nabak Kimchi Guk is a refreshing and spicy vegetarian soup featuring thinly sliced radish kimchi in a light broth. This dish offers a perfect balance of flavors, making it a comforting and healthy option for any meal.

Ingredients

• Nabak Kimchi - 200 grams
• Vegetable broth - 500 ml
• Radish (mu) - 100 grams, thinly sliced
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Tofu - 100 grams, cubed
• Korean chili flakes (gochugaru) - 1 teaspoon (optional)
• Salt - to taste

Steps

1. In a pot, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, stirring for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Introduce the thinly sliced radish and julienned carrot to the pot, cooking for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Stir in the Nabak Kimchi, soy sauce, and sesame oil, letting the mixture simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Add the cubed tofu and chopped green onion to the soup, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes.
6. If desired, add gochugaru for extra spice, and season with salt to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional green onion if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 24 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 7 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in probiotics from kimchi, promoting gut health.
• Low in calories yet filling, making it suitable for weight management.

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