•Instead of reducing the amount of soybean paste, we used glutinous rice powder and perilla seed powder to give it a savory taste and lower the sodium content. •Potatoes are vegetables that contain a lot of potassium, which helps excrete sodium from the body.
Calories
85kcal
Carbs
6.3g
Protein
6.4g
Fat
3.9g
Sodium
243.1mg
Ingredients
Others
•Required Ingredients : Shiitake Mushroom(3g), Zucchini(10g), Potato(10g), Onion(3g), Watercress(3g), Garlic Chives(1g), Green Onion(1g), Cheongyang Chili(1g), Soft Tofu(100g) •Broth : Kelp(3g), Shiitake Mushroom Stem(3g), Water(250g) •Seasoning : Low-sodium Doenjang(5g), Glutinous Rice Flour(3g), Chopped Garlic(1g), Perilla Seed Powder(7g), Low-sodium Soup Soy Sauce(1g)
Finding these ingredients in the US
- Low-sodium DoenjangKorean soybean paste, at Korean markets or online. Miso is milder and sweeter — workable in a pinch, but use a little more.
- WatercressWater dropwort, at Korean markets in season. Watercress comes closest in flavor and crunch.
- KelpDried kelp — sold as 'dashima' at Korean markets or as 'kombu' at Japanese and health-food stores.
- ZucchiniKorean zucchini (aehobak) is sweeter with thinner skin; regular zucchini works fine in most dishes.
- Cheongyang ChiliCheongyang chilies are at Korean markets. Serrano matches the heat; jalapeño is a milder stand-in.
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g of main ingredientsShiitake Mushroom
- Rich in vitamin B3 (niacin) (3.1mg) — supports energy metabolism and skin health
- Rich in dietary fiber (4.9g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Zucchini
- Rich in vitamin C (40mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in calcium (61mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
Potato
- Rich in vitamin C (31mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in potassium (590mg) — helps balance sodium and supports muscle function
Onion
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Watercress
- Rich in vitamin A (140μg) — supports normal vision and skin health
- Rich in potassium (380mg) — helps balance sodium and supports muscle function
Garlic Chives
- Rich in iron (3.1mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Rich in calcium (110mg) — a key building block of bones and teeth
Green Onion
- Contains iron (0.82mg) — helps your blood carry oxygen
- Contains dietary fiber (1.6g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Cheongyang Chili
- Rich in vitamin C (51mg) — acts as an antioxidant and helps you absorb iron
- Rich in dietary fiber (4.7g) — can support digestion and help you feel full
Source: RDA National Standard Food Composition Table. General nutritional info, not a claim of medical benefit.
Instructions
Follow the steps to see at a glance when and how each ingredient is used.
🔍Separate the cap and base of the shiitake mushroom, and finely cut the cap.
🔍Cut the zucchini, potato, and onion into bite-size pieces, cut the watercress and chive into 3cm lengths, and thinly slice the green onion and cheongyang chili.
🔍Add kelp and shiitake mushroom stems to water, and once boiling, remove the solids to make broth.
🔍Dissolve low-sodium soybean paste and glutinous rice flour in the broth and bring to a boil, then add potato and chopped garlic and boil.
🔍Add zucchini and shiitake mushroom, then add soft tofu, onion, perilla powder, and low-sodium soup soy sauce and bring to a boil.
🔍Top generously with green onion, cheongyang chili, watercress, and chive to finish.