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Kongnamul Guk | Traditional Vegetable Soup From South Korea, East Asia | TasteAtlas

Kongnamul guk

(콩나물국)

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.