6 Halal Korean Soup Recipes Suitable for Healthy - Vegetarian Food

Kapanlagi.com - Korean cuisine has captured the hearts of many with its unique flavors that combine spicy, sour, and umami tastes. However, for those who follow halal or vegetarian diets, some Korean soups may be difficult to enjoy. Don't worry! It turns out, there are many Korean foods that can be adapted into halal versions.

Moreover, these Korean soups can be suitable for vegetarians without compromising their deliciousness. In this article, Kapanlagi will take you on a journey to explore several Korean food recipes that are not only halal and vegetarian-friendly but also healthy. From warm, comforting soups to spicy dishes that tantalize the taste buds.

What are those recipes? Here is a list of halal Korean soup recipes that are also suitable for vegetarians. Let's check it out, KLovers!

1. Doenjang Jjigae - Soybean Paste Soup

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Doenjang Jjigae is a Korean soup made from fermented soybean paste (doenjang), tofu, and vegetables, resulting in a savory flavor and rich in nutrients. Here’s how to make this Korean soup:

Ingredients:

- 2 tbsp doenjang (Korean soybean paste)

- 1 block of tofu, diced

- 1 potato, diced

- 1 zucchini, diced

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1 small onion, chopped

- 1 stalk green onion, chopped

- 2 cups water

- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.

2. Add water, doenjang, and gochugaru. Stir well.

3. Add the potato and cook until halfway done.

4. Add tofu and zucchini, cook until all ingredients are done.

5. Garnish with green onion before serving.

2. Sundubu Jjigae - Spicy Silken Tofu Soup

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Sundubu Jjigae is a spicy Korean soup made with soft silken tofu, usually served bubbling hot with the addition of eggs and vegetables. Here is how to make this Korean soup:

Ingredients:

- 1 package of silken tofu

- 2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 1/4 onion, chopped

- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

- 2 cups water or vegetable broth

- 1 egg (optional)

- 1 green onion, chopped

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and onion in sesame oil.

2. Add gochugaru, stir briefly.

3. Pour in water or broth, bring to a boil.

4. Add silken tofu and mushrooms, cook for 5 minutes.

5. Add egg (if using) and green onion. Cook briefly before serving.

3. Kongnamul Guk - Bean Sprout Soup

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Kongnamul Guk is a simple Korean soup made from bean sprouts as the main ingredient, served warm with a light and refreshing taste. Here’s how to make this Korean soup:

Ingredients:

- 250g bean sprouts

- 4 cups water

- 2 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1 tsp sesame oil

- 1 stalk green onion, chopped

- Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Boil water, add garlic and soy sauce.

2. Add bean sprouts, cook until tender but still crunchy.

3. Add salt to taste.

4. Turn off the heat, add sesame oil and green onion.

5. Stir well and serve.

4. Miyeok Guk - Seaweed Soup

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Miyeok Guk is a Korean seaweed soup, often served for mothers who have just given birth or on birthdays, rich in nutrients. Here’s how to make this Korean soup:

Ingredients:

- 20g dried seaweed

- 1 tbsp sesame oil

- 1 clove garlic, minced

- 5 cups water

- 1 tbsp soy sauce

- 1/2 tsp salt

- 1 tbsp rice flour (dissolved in a little water)

Instructions:

1. Soak the seaweed until it expands, then cut into pieces.

2. Sauté garlic in sesame oil.

3. Add the seaweed, stir-fry briefly.

4. Pour in water, add soy sauce and salt. Bring to a boil.

5. Add the rice flour solution, stir until the broth thickens slightly.

5. Kimchi Jjigae - Kimchi Soup (Halal Version)

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Kimchi Jjigae is a spicy Korean soup made primarily from fermented kimchi, often added with tofu and sometimes meat. Here’s how to make this Korean soupy dish:

Ingredients:

- 2 cups of kimchi, roughly chopped

- 1 block of tofu, diced

- 1 clove of garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili powder)

- 1 tbsp vegetable oil

- 2 cups of water

- 1 tsp sugar

- 1 stalk of green onion, chopped

Instructions:

1. Sauté garlic and kimchi in vegetable oil.

2. Add gochugaru, mix well.

3. Pour in water, add sugar. Bring to a boil.

4. Add tofu, cook until the broth reduces slightly.

5. Add green onion before serving.

6. Hobak Juk - Pumpkin Porridge

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Hobak Juk is a soft and nutritious Korean pumpkin porridge, often served as healing food, suitable for breakfast or a healthy snack. Here’s how to make this Korean soup dish:

Ingredients:

- 500g pumpkin, peeled and diced

- 1/2 cup rice, soaked for 30 minutes

- 4 cups water

- 1 tbsp honey

- A pinch of salt

- Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions:

1. Boil the pumpkin with 2 cups of water until soft.

2. Mash the boiled pumpkin.

3. In a pot, cook the rice with 2 cups of water until partially cooked.

4. Add the mashed pumpkin, honey, and salt. Mix well.

5. Cook on low heat until it becomes a thick porridge.

6. Serve with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

That’s a list of Korean soup dishes that you can make yourself at home. With these recipes, you can enjoy delicious, halal, and healthy Korean cuisine. Happy cooking and enjoy your authentic Korean soup dish!

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