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Gamja Guk (감자국) – Korean Potato Soup
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Gamja Guk (감자국) – Korean Potato Soup
Laura Chen
4
10 minutes
25 minutes
150
Korean
Soup
Gamja Guk is a traditional Korean soup that is simple to make and hearty in flavor. It is made mainly from potatoes and is a favorite warming meal on cool days.

Ingredients
- 200 g potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1.2 liters water
- 2 scallions, sliced into rings
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp Korean chili powder (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the sesame oil in a large pot.
- Add the onion and garlic and cook over medium heat until translucent.
- Add the potatoes and stir-fry briefly.
- Pour in the water and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the salt, black pepper and soy sauce.
- Simmer the soup over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the potatoes are soft.
- Stir in the chili powder, if using.
- Garnish with the scallions and serve hot.
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