Cultural background
Spinach soup is often consumed as a home-cooked meal, frequently appearing at breakfast and providing a comforting, mild flavor.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the spinach thoroughly and prepare it.
- 2Boil the broth with dried anchovies and seaweed.
- 3Add spinach and tofu to the broth and season with soy sauce.
- 4Add garlic and bring it to a boil.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Uses anchovy broth, so it is not completely vegetarian.
How to order
시금치국 주세요
Si-geum-chi-guk ju-se-yo
Please give me Spinach Soup