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Dried Pollock Soup

A soothing Korean soup made with shredded dried pollock, sliced radish, and beaten egg simmered in a light, savory broth.

30 minEasyServes 4150 cal/serving

KoreanSoupStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz dried pollock strips, soaked
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Korean radish, thinly sliced
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 large egg, beaten
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak 2 oz soaked dried pollock strips in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess liquid.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil in a pot over medium heat and sauté dried pollock strips, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 cup thinly sliced Korean radish for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Pour in 6 cups water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes until radish is tender.

  4. 4

    Season with 1 tbsp fish sauce, then slowly pour in 2 beaten large egg without stirring immediately so soft ribbons form.

  5. 5

    Garnish with 2 chopped scallions and cook for 1 minute before serving hot.

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Questions

What can I use instead of fish sauce in Dried Pollock Soup?

The entry for Dried Pollock Soup calls for 1 tbsp fish sauce. In its place: Soy sauce with a squeeze of lime covers the salt and some of the savor. For a vegetarian version, use a mushroom-based soy sauce. Start with the same volume and adjust.

Can I use a different white fish instead of the pollock in Dried Pollock Soup?

Yes. Any firm white fish of similar thickness works: cod, haddock, pollock and halibut are interchangeable here. Timing follows thickness, not species. As written, the entry for Dried Pollock Soup uses 2 oz dried pollock strips, soaked.

Is Dried Pollock Soup keto-friendly?

A serving of Dried Pollock Soup carries 5 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 25 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 5 percent.

Does Dried Pollock Soup contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs, fish and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How much protein is in Dried Pollock Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 20 g of protein in about 150 calories, alongside 5 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 580 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list. More like it: the high-protein soup collection.

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