# Kongnamul guk (from Maangchi)

Video: [Soybean sprout soup (Kongnamul-guk: 콩나물국)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8) by [Maangchi](https://www.youtube.com/@Maangchi).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: 30 min
- Ontario estimate*: ~$1.33 per serving, ~$3.98 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$18.67* per serving (93%) vs ordering out (~$20.00*). * Estimate: 4 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Korean restaurant plate at ~$20, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 lb soybean sprouts
- 8 cups water
- 8 large dried anchovies
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp hot pepper flakes
- 1/2 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 large green onion
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp salt

## Steps

1. [1:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=80s) Wash soybean sprouts thoroughly in water and remove any dead beans.
2. [2:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=141s) Transfer washed soybean sprouts into a pot.
3. [2:27](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=147s) Pour water into the pot with the soybean sprouts.
4. [3:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=192s) Remove heads and guts from the dried anchovies.
5. [3:21](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=201s) Place the cleaned anchovies into a soup pouch and add it to the pot.
6. [3:31](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=211s) Add soy sauce, fish sauce, and hot pepper flakes into the pot.
7. [4:05](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=245s) Slice half an onion and add it to the pot.
8. [4:18](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=258s) Chop garlic cloves and add them to the pot.
9. [4:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=280s) Cover the pot with a lid, turn on the heat, and cook for 30 minutes over medium-high heat.
10. [5:38](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=338s) Chop green onions into smaller pieces.
11. [6:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=373s) Toast and grind sesame seeds using a mortar and pestle.
12. [6:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=392s) Remove the anchovy pouch from the boiling soup.
13. [6:37](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=397s) Add the chopped green onions into the soup and stir.
14. [7:12](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=432s) Turn off the heat and add sesame oil.
15. [7:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0q8LU70IRn8&t=435s) Add salt to taste and stir well.

## Equipment

- pot
- colander
- cutting board
- knife
- soup pouch
- mortar and pestle
- tongs
- ladle

## What the video didn't say

- exact salt amount is to taste

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