As you all know, I spent two months in Asia and traveling around the region. On my way back to the United States, I stopped over in Seoul, Korea and spent a few days exploring the city. Seoul is a vibrant and buzzing metropolis and I had so much fun there.
One of the dishes I tried there that I absolutely love was Jogae Tang, or Korean clam soup.
Clams are naturally briny and savory, and cooking them with the simplest of ingredients brings out the natural flavors. The garlic, chili (I used jalapeno) and scallions add heat and garlicky flavors to the soup.
I am lucky that I live close to Asian stores where I can buy fresh live clams. With Fall around the corner, I know that this Korean clam soup will be a staple in the coming months when I want a warm soup on colder days or nights. Try my recipe, I am sure you will love this soup!
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Carol
Why use WATER instead of a more flavorful broth such as a chicken stock? Sounds too bland to waste quality clams; unless, your taste buds only prefer heat and garlic.
(Wish there was a way to “rate” in a more non-judgemental manner since I DID NOT MAKE this recipe.) Three stars were chosen because most of your recipes are decent given their simplicity.
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Hi Carol, chicken broth would have murdered this dish. This is a simple clam soup which is extremely flavorful due to the briny fresh clams. Canned or boxed chicken broth has no place in this recipe. Why don’t you actually try this Korean clam soup recipe and then tell me if it tastes bland. Yes, I love garlic and heat; also this is the authentic way of preparing Korean clam soup in Korea. I am simply sharing what I had experienced during my travel.
Jo
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Jay
I had a similar thought to replace the water with clam broth. But like you, I have not tried it YET.
Rasa Malaysia
You don’t need clam broth, trust me! :)
Dee
I don’t understand why someone would rate a recipe that they did NOT try . It is a disservice to the author and other readers. Chicken soup would cloud the flavors of the delicate clams and the Koreans would never ever use it in their version. If you want canned chicken soup make that and leave the recipe alone!!!
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Dee.
Deborah
NO chicken broth!!!!!!!
Rasa Malaysia
Agreed.
LilGyoza
Wow typical case of “ confidence without competence” – don’t just assume things without even trying it…. you do know in Asia we use water instead of broth for a lot of soups right ? *smh*
Ray
I tried this and It’s one of the best I have.
Rasa Malaysia
Awesome Ray! Thanks for trying my recipe.
Donna
Hello, this soup looks wonderful. I am in Ohio. Where can I get the manila clams?
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Donna, I am not sure about Ohio but perhaps you can get little neck clams in regular supermarkets?
Rasa Malaysia
If you can find Manila clams at your store, then use Manila clams. But make sure they are fresh!
Steve Edhouse
Hi Bee
That recipe looks great and I agree totally its beauty is in the simplicity of the ingredients definitely should not add another stock.
My first ever meal in Vietnam a while ago was very similar, with the only other additions being some fresh lemongrass and a dash of fish sauce, and it was absolutely wonderful. Good to see this Korean version,
Keep up the good work, your recipe has inspired me to try it this weekend after I get to the fresh seafood place I like to go to. Thanks for sharing
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks Steve. Yes, I know exactly the Vietnamese clam soup you mentioned. I will have to make it one day!
Deborah
Delish!!!!! (mashisayo in Korean). This is a natural meal … so fortifying! Thank you! Terimah kasih! Kamsah hamida!
Orealgreenleaf
Would it be ok to add some noodles? Maybe some Chinese egg noodles or some udon?
*I’ll go ahead and put 5 stars because it sounds delicious. I haven’t had a chance to try it yet.
Rasa Malaysia
Yes you can!
Fatimah Mansor
Hi Bee,
I’m enjoyed this dish as my dinner
Together with onigiri. Just nice. There is the art of simplicity that you dont need to add any broth. And this is korean style. Is just nice & savoury
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks for your sweet comment.
Janet
Indeed. How could anyone suggest mixing fresh seafood with other meat stock. It will be clash of titans!
Rasa Malaysia
Yeah, you don’t need chicken broth at all.
Sharon Tan
is it ok if we use frozen clam meat ?
Rasa Malaysia
It won’t taste the same.
Moon
Simple yet delish recipe.
I added tofu and golden mushrooms.
A simple meal to warm my tummy when i was down with flu.
Paula Yanoshik
Why is the carb count so high?
Rasa Malaysia
Well, per the nutrition data generator.
Swee chin
These clams are known as Lala in Malaysia. I want to know how you clean and make sure there is no mud in all the lala. Thank you.
Rasa Malaysia
Just soak in salted water.