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Korean Radish Soup (Mu Guk)

Delicious Vegan Korean Radish Soup (Mu Guk) for Cozy Nights

This vegan Korean Radish Soup (Mu Guk) warms hearts and souls with tender daikon and rich kombu broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Korean
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 large Korean Radish (Daikon) Peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil For sautéing
  • 4 cups Water or Vegetable Broth Vegetable broth recommended
  • 1 piece Kelp/Dashi Kombu About the size of a post-it note
  • 2 pieces Dried Shiitake Mushroom For umami flavor
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Sliced diagonally
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper Optional
  • 1 cup Vegan 'Beef' Alternative Tofu or seitan for extra protein
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds For topping
  • 2 stalks Fresh Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • pot

Method
 

How to Make Korean Radish Soup (Mu Guk)
  1. Peel, slice, and dice the Korean radish into triangle shapes.
  2. Heat the sesame oil in a pot over medium-high heat. Add the radish and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Toss in the sliced green onions and continue sautéing for about a minute.
  4. Incorporate the kombu, dried shiitake mushrooms, minced garlic, and water or vegetable broth into the pot. Bring to a boil.
  5. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  6. Add the soy sauce and salt, then let it simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and freshly chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This soup is vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for meal prepping. It often tastes even better the next day.

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