Guk – Soup

Soup, along with rice, is one of two essential elements of a Korean meal and is considered a main dish. Soups are made of vegetables, seafood, or meat and are seasoned with either salt, soy sauce or soybean paste (doenjang).

Source: Korean Food Guide in English (Ed. The Korea Foundation, Cookand, 2003) ISBN: 89-89782-10-4