“Gulguk” Korean Oyster Soup

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Ingredients

  •   Oysters
  •   18 oysters
  • g Water for poaching
  •   Strawberry and Kimchi Soup
  • ml water
  • g strawberries
  • g kombu
  • g kimchi
  • g fermented turnip
  • g kimchi base
  •   Retained Oyster liquor
  •   0.2% Aga

Method

  • 1

    Step 1

    For the Oysters : Shuck oysters, removing muscle. Retain natural liquor and put aside.
  • 2

    Step 2

    Poach oysters at 62 C for 5 minutes
  • 3

    Step 3

    Leave to cool, trim and store.
  • 4

    Step 4

    For the Strawberry and Kimchi Soup : Combine ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes
  • 5

    Step 5

    Remove from heat, cover, and steep for 30 minutes
  • 6

    Step 6

    Clarify with Agar and chill
  • 7

    Step 7

    Plating up : Place 3 oysters into small soup bowl
  • 8

    Step 8

    Pour over soup until oysters are ¾ covered.
  • 9

    Step 9

    Garnish exposed oyster with gold leaf

Ingredients

  • Oysters
  • 18 oysters
  • g Water for poaching
  • Strawberry and Kimchi Soup
  • 500 ml water
  • 500 g strawberries
  • 50 g kombu
  • 250 g kimchi
  • 50 g fermented turnip
  • 100 g kimchi base
  • Retained Oyster liquor
  • 0.2% Aga