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The Secret to Authentic Korean Flavor: Anchovy Broth (Yuksu) – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

The Secret to Authentic Korean Flavor: Anchovy Broth (Yuksu)

Learn how to make authentic Korean Anchovy Broth (Yuksu) in just 10 minutes using an Instant Pot. This simple, umami-rich broth is the secret ingredient to countless delicious Korean soups and stews, and is perfectly suited for a ketogenic diet.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 19
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.25 oz (35 g) large dried anchovies (guk-myeolchi)
  • 4 cups (960 ml) (1 liter) filtered water
  • Pro-Tips for Perfect Yuksu
  • For a cleaner, less bitter flavor, remove the heads and black innards from the anchovies before cooking.
  • Deepen the umami by toasting the anchovies in the dry Instant Pot on the 'Sauté' setting for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, before adding the water.
  • Create a more complex broth by adding a 4x4 inch piece of dried kelp (dashima) and 2-3 dried shiitake mushrooms along with the anchovies.
  • For stovetop cooking, bring to a simmer in a pot. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Do not let it boil rapidly.

Method
 

  1. Directions1.
  2. Combine the dried anchovies and filtered water in the inner pot of your Instant Pot. 2. Secure the lid and turn the pressure release valve to the “Sealing” position. 3. Select the “Manual” or “Pressure Cook” function and set the timer for 5 minutes at High Pressure. 4.
  3. When the cooking cycle is complete, allow the pressure to release naturally for 5 minutes. 5.
  4. After 5 minutes, carefully perform a Quick Release to vent any remaining steam. 6.
  5. Once the pin has dropped, open the lid and strain the broth through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl, discarding the anchovies. 7. Allow the broth to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 19kcalProtein: 2.6gFat: 0.9g

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