Cultural background
Minueo-tang is primarily consumed as a restorative meal during the summer and is perceived as food to combat the heat. It is especially sought after during the dog days of summer.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the croaker (minaeo) thoroughly and cut into appropriate sizes.
- 2Prepare the radish and green onion by cutting them.
- 3Pour water into a pot and add the croaker (minaeo), radish, green onion, garlic, and ginger and bring to a boil.
- 4Once the broth is well-extracted, season it with salt.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Using Korean croaker (minueo) may be halal compliant.
How to order
민어탕 주세요
Min-eo-tang ju-se-yo
Please give me croaker soup