Dinner for 2
Oyster Rice Cake Soup
$11.90for 430 minServes 2
Rice cakes simmer in kelp broth with garlic, soy sauce, oysters, scallion, egg, and roasted gim.
Photo: koreanbapsang.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Rice$0.08/oz typical | 8 oz | $0.64Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.03Typical price |
 | Tuna steak, mahi, halibut, trout$11.99/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $4.50Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 0.5 | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.95 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesSoy sauceSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
KoreanDairy-freeBudgetDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
$2.97 per serving$11.90 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz rice cake slices
- 1 3-inch square dried kelp (optional)
- 1 tbsp soup soy sauce
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 6 oz small shucked oysters
- 1/2 scallion
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 1 egg for jidan (optional)
- 1/4 sheet roasted gim
Steps
- Soak the rice cake slices in cold water for 10 minutes, then drain them.
- Simmer the kelp in 4 cups water in a medium pot for 10 minutes, then remove it and stir in the soup soy sauce and garlic.
- Add the rice cakes and simmer for 5 minutes until tender.
- Add the oysters and cook for 3 minutes until opaque and firm, then season with salt and pepper.
- If using the egg, cook it in a small oiled skillet until firm, slice it, and add it to the soup with the scallion and torn roasted gim.
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