Name: Gulguk (Oyster Soup)
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 12 ounces shucked oysters (Source: 8 to 12 ounces shucked oysters; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1 pound Korean radish (mu, 무) (Source: 1 pound Korean radish (mu, 무)); 1 each scallion (Source: 1 scallion); 1 each small piece dried kelp (dashima, 다시마 (about a 3-inch square) - optional) (Source: 1 small piece dried kelp (dashima, 다시마 (about a 3-inch square) - optional)); 1 teaspoon minced garlic (Source: 1 teaspoon minced garlic); 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or you can just use salt to taste) (Source: 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or you can just use salt to taste)); As Needed Salt (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Source seasoning: Salt and pepper)

Get to know the ingredients

shucked oysters

In the method: Clean the oysters by gently swishing around in salted water.

Korean radish (mu, 무)

In the method: Cut the radish into thin, bite size pieces (about 1-inch square, 1/4-inch thick).

scallion

In the method: Thinly slice the scallions crosswise and slightly diagonally.

Let’s make it

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Servings

Original recipe: Serves 3. Original quantities shown.

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12 ounces shucked oysters
Ingredient note
Source: 8 to 12 ounces shucked oysters; upper source range endpoint used for shopping.
1 pound Korean radish (mu, 무)
Ingredient note
Source: 1 pound Korean radish (mu, 무)
1 each scallion
Ingredient note
Source: 1 scallion
1 each small piece dried kelp (dashima, 다시마 (about a 3-inch square) - optional)
Ingredient note
Source: 1 small piece dried kelp (dashima, 다시마 (about a 3-inch square) - optional)
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Ingredient note
Source: 1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or you can just use salt to taste)
Ingredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or you can just use salt to taste)
As Needed Salt
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper
As Needed Black pepper
Ingredient note
Source seasoning: Salt and pepper

How to make it

0 of 4 steps complete

Clean the oysters by gently swishing around in salted water. Drain. Rinse again in clean water and drain again.
Cut the radish into thin, bite size pieces (about 1-inch square, 1/4-inch thick). Thinly slice the scallions crosswise and slightly diagonally.
Add 6 cups of water, the radish and optional dried kelp to a medium size pot. Bring it to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium high, and cook until the radish is softened, about 5 minutes.
Remove the kelp if used, and drop the oysters in. Add the garlic, and season with salt (about 1 teaspoon) and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute after the soup comes to a boil again. Do not overcook oysters. Remove the scum. Drop the scallions in right before turning off the heat.

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The last little job

Finish as directed

Drop the scallions in right before turning off the heat.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Set out the pot. Start with this step: Clean the oysters by gently swishing around in salted water.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.

What happens at the end?

Drop the scallions in right before turning off the heat.

How do I plan the ingredient amounts?

This version serves 3. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.

Gulguk (Oyster Soup)

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