Dinner for 2
Dried Pollock Soup
Dried pollock, potato, tofu, scallions, and egg simmer in a light sesame-seasoned broth.
$6.46for 4 servings
$1.62 per serving$6.46 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
- 43 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
KoreanDairy-freeBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.87Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 6 oz | $1.02Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 oz dried pollock
- 1 potato
- 6 oz tofu
- 2 scallions
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp soup soy sauce - gukganjang
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Soak the dried pollock in water for 10 minutes, drain it, and tear it into small pieces.
- Heat the sesame oil in a medium pot over medium heat, then cook the pollock and garlic for 2 minutes.
- Add 6 cups water, sliced potato, and soup soy sauce, then simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add cubed tofu and sliced scallions, and simmer for 8 minutes.
- Beat the egg, pour it into the simmering soup, and cook for 3 minutes until firm.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve the hot soup.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with white fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) on sale.
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