Jogimaeuntang || Spicy Yellow Croaker Stew, 鲜辣黄花鱼汤, 鮮辣黃花魚湯, イシモチの辛味スープ, 조기매운탕 2

Jogimaeuntang is a popular Korean dish known for its spicy and flavorful broth. It’s typically made with yellow croaker (조기), a type of white fish, but other fish can be substituted. The stew is simmered with various vegetables, such as zucchini, onions, and mushrooms, and seasoned with red chili paste (고추장), garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and vegetable broth.

Key Ingredients:

• Yellow croaker (조기)
• Vegetables (zucchini, onions, mushrooms, etc.)
• Red chili paste (고추장)
• Garlic and ginger
• Soy sauce
• Vegetable broth

How to Make:

1. Prepare the fish: Clean the yellow croaker and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
2. Sauté the aromatics: In a pot, sauté garlic, ginger, and red chili paste until fragrant.
3. Add the broth and vegetables: Pour in vegetable broth and add the vegetables. Bring to a boil.
4. Simmer the fish: Add the yellow croaker to the pot and simmer until the fish is cooked through.
5. Season and serve: Season with soy sauce and adjust the spiciness to your liking. Serve hot with rice.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, add a spoonful of doenjang (fermented soybean paste) to the broth.
• To make the stew spicier, add more gochugaru (Korean chili powder).
• Serve with a side of kimchi for a complete Korean meal.