QiMeal
Beondegi
Beondegi · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 129 kcal per serving · easy · 4 ingredients
Beondegi is a classic Korean street market snack, savory, briny, and protein rich, served warm in small cups with a simple broth.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 129
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 500 gSilkworm pupa, rinsed
- 500 mlBroth
- 2 tbspSoy sauce
- ½ tspSalt
Equipment
stovetop, pot, strainer, measuring jug, spoon, ladle, small bowl, sink
Instructions
- Prepare Work Area
Gather silkworm pupae, broth, soy sauce, salt, a pot, strainer, measuring jug, spoon, ladle, and 4 small bowls. · 5 min
What to look for: All ingredients are measured and tools are within reach.
- Rinse Pupae
Drain the silkworm pupae in a strainer and rinse briefly with water to freshen the flavor before cooking. · 3 min
What to look for: The pupae look clean and free of excess packing liquid.
- Heat Broth
Pour the broth into a pot and bring it to a steady boil over medium high heat before adding the pupae. · 6 min
What to look for: The broth bubbles steadily across the surface.
- Simmer Pupae
Add the rinsed silkworm pupae, reduce the heat, and simmer gently until they are hot through and aromatic. · 10 min
What to look for: The pupae sit in lightly bubbling broth and smell savory.
- Season Broth
Stir in the soy sauce and salt, then simmer for a few minutes so the seasoning enters the broth and pupae. · 4 min
What to look for: The broth turns slightly darker and tastes savory.
- Serve Warm
Ladle the warm beondegi with a little broth into 4 small bowls and serve right away as a salty snack. · 2 min
What to look for: Each bowl has hot pupae moistened with clear savory broth.
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 129 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 0 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| of which saturated | 1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1200 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, soybeans, soy
May contain: celery
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 1 months
- Warm gently in a small pot with a splash of water until steaming hot throughout.
Ingredient substitutions
Silkworm pupa
- Canned silkworm pupa: Use the same drained weight and rinse before simmering.
Broth
- Water: Gives a cleaner and lighter market style taste.
Soy sauce
- Salt: Use sparingly and taste the broth before adding more.
Salt
- Soy sauce: Adds deeper color and savory flavor while increasing liquid slightly.
