Jogaetang || Clam Stew, 蛤蜊汤, 蛤蜊湯, 貝スープ, 조개탕 1

Jogaetang is a delicious and nutritious Korean seafood soup that features a variety of clams and vegetables. It’s a popular dish, especially in coastal regions of Korea.

Ingredients:

• Assorted clams (e.g., littleneck clams, cockles, or any other small clams)
• Dashi stock (or water)
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• Green onions
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Soy sauce
• Salt and pepper

Optional Ingredients:

• Tofu
• Mushrooms
• Vegetables like zucchini or carrots

Instructions:

1. Prepare the clams: Scrub the clams thoroughly to remove any dirt or sand. Soak them in salted water to help them expel any sand.
2. Make the broth: In a large pot, combine dashi stock, gochugaru, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the clams: Add the clams to the boiling broth. Cover the pot and let the clams cook until they open. Discard any clams that don’t open.
4. Season: Season the soup with soy sauce, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Add vegetables: If desired, add tofu, mushrooms, or other vegetables to the soup. Simmer until cooked through.
6. Serve: Serve the hot soup immediately with rice.

Tips:

• Freshness: Use fresh clams for the best flavor.
• Spice level: Adjust the amount of gochugaru to your desired spice level.
• Additional flavors: You can add other ingredients like doenjang (fermented soybean paste) or kimchi for a more complex flavor profile.
• Garnish: Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds for added flavor and visual appeal.

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