Korean Radish Soup (Mu Guk)

Step 1

Peel and slice your radish, then dice into triangle shapes.

Step 2

Bring a pot to medium high heat, add sesame oil and sauté radish for 2-3 minutes, until more translucent in colour. Next add green onions and sauté for another few minutes, until fragrant.

Step 3

Add your kombu piece, dried shiitake mushroom, garlic and then water or veggie broth. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 12-15 minutes, until radish is tender.

Step 4

Finally, ad soy sauce and salt to taste and let simmer for 3 minutes before serving.

Step 5

Garnish with sesame seeds, extra white or black pepper and fresh green onion.