Korean cuisine: Deulkkae Sujebi (Perilla Seed Hand-Pulled Dough Soup) Recipe



Here's a recipe for Deulkkae Sujebi (Perilla Seed Hand-Pulled Dough Soup), tailored for an international audience:

Deulkkae Sujebi (Perilla Seed Hand-Pulled Dough Soup) Recipe

Deulkkae Sujebi is a comforting Korean soup with hand-pulled dough and a rich perilla seed broth. It's a perfect dish for a cozy meal.

Ingredients (Serves 2-3):

  • Dough:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 3/4 cup water
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • Broth and Other Ingredients:
    • 6 cups anchovy-kelp broth (or vegetable broth) (Optional)
    • 1 potato, cubed
    • 1/2 zucchini, cubed
    • 1/4 onion, diced
    • 1/2 green onion, diagonally sliced
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 4 tablespoons perilla seed powder
    • 1 tablespoon Korean soy sauce (gukganjang)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Make the Dough:
    • Sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
    • Gradually add water and knead the dough.
    • Once the dough comes together, add the cooking oil and knead until smooth.
    • Place the dough in a plastic bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Broth:
    • If making anchovy-kelp broth, boil water with dried anchovies, kelp, onion, and green onion.
    • Remove the solids once the broth is flavorful.
  3. Prepare the Vegetables:
    • Cube the potato, zucchini, and onion.
    • Slice the green onion diagonally.
  4. Cook the Sujebi:
    • Add the potato, zucchini, and onion to the broth and bring to a boil.
    • Once the potatoes are tender, pull small pieces of the dough and add them to the soup.
    • When the sujebi floats to the surface, add the minced garlic, perilla seed powder, and soy sauce.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Finish and Serve:
    • Add the green onion and cook for a minute.
    • Serve hot.

Tips and Variations:

  • Dough: Resting the dough makes it more elastic and easier to pull.
  • Perilla Seed Powder: Adjust the amount of perilla seed powder to your liking.
  • Vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables like mushrooms or carrots.
  • Spice: Add sliced green chili peppers for a spicy kick.
  • Ingredients that might be hard to find:
    • anchovy-kelp broth(Optional)
    • perilla seed powder.
    • Korean soy sauce(gukganjang)

Enjoy your delicious Deulkkae Sujebi!