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콩나물국
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콩나물국

Kongnamul-guk (콩나물국)

Bean-sprout soup — hangover folklore and a 15-minute pot.

Heat: mild (chili optional) · Vegetarian: yes

Do not lift the lid early

Rinse sprouts, cover with water, garlic, a pinch of salt. Folk rule: keep the lid on so the smell stays “clean.” Season with soup soy, scallion, optional chili. This is the opposite of a long galbi-jjim — it should taste like the sprout, not a stock cube.

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