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Monkfish soup

아귀탕

What exactly is it?

Prepared monkfish simmers with bean sprouts and water dropwort. Firm flesh and softer skin give it a different texture from many white-fish soups. It has more broth than agwi-jjim and may be clear or chili-seasoned.

Main ingredients

Monkfish, bean sprouts, radish, water dropwort, seafood broth; chili varies

Ordering and serving

If skin or cartilage textures are unfamiliar, start with the flesh. A separate mustard-soy dip can be used lightly on the fish rather than poured into the broth.

Origins and changes

This coastal preparation serves monkfish in a full broth. Bean sprouts and water parsley complement the fish stock, and restaurant menus offer both clear jiri and chili-seasoned soups.

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