This clear jjigae is made with anchovy broth and summer squash, seasoned to taste with salted shrimp. The warm and refreshing soup helps to calm one’s stomach, while the tender summer squash melts in one’s mouth. The soup is deeply flavorful, thanks to the addition of salted shrimp, while the summer squash imbues the dish with a gentle, sweet note.

Salted shrimp is a fermented food with a clean, non-fishy taste. It is often used in kimchi-making or other side dishes. Salted shrimp helps with digestion, while summer squash brings a rich vitamin content and assists in preventing stomach disorders. Bean curd or beef is also used in this dish.

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