Pufferfish Soup
A clear and light soup dish primarily made with pufferfish, popular for hangover recovery. It features soft-cooked pufferfish meat and a refreshing broth after removing the fish's toxins. It is usually eaten with steamed rice and seasoned with salt at the table.
Cultural background
Pufferfish soup is often sought after for hangover recovery, especially enjoyed the morning after drinking. The process of removing the fish's toxins is crucial, and it is mainly served at specialized restaurants.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Prepare the pufferfish and remove its toxins.
- 2Add water to a pot and boil with radish and green onion.
- 3Add the pufferfish meat and cook gently until tender.
- 4Add garlic and chili pepper to season.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not suitable for vegetarians due to the use of pufferfish.
How to order
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Bok-guk ju-se-yo
Please give me pufferfish soup