Kongnamul guk

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Kongnamul guk is a traditonal South Korean soup prepared with soybean sprouts as the main ingredient. This typical everyday soup has many variations and can be made with different broths (especially the anchovy-based one) or even water. Red chili flakes are often added for a kick of spiciness. Other common ingredients for the soup include scallions and garlic. It's important not to overcook the sprouts, and if properly prepared, the soup should have a subtle nutty flavor and the sprouts should remain crunchy.