How to make Maeun-tang

Maeun-tang

Maeun-tang, also known as spicy fish stew, is a popular Korean soup made with a variety of seafood, such as fish, squid, and shrimp. The broth is flavored with a spicy chili paste and other ingredients, like garlic, ginger, and green onions, to create a flavorful and aromatic dish.

Here's a recipe for Maeun-tang:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. of assorted seafood (fish, squid, shrimp, mussels)
• 6 cups of water
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 daikon radish, sliced
• 1/2 zucchini, sliced
• 1/2 carrot, sliced
• 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-2 green onions, chopped
• 2-3 tbsp. of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 1-2 tbsp. of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp. of soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. of fish sauce
• 1 tsp. of sesame oil

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, add water and bring to a boil.
2. Add the sliced onion, daikon radish, zucchini, and carrot to the pot and let it simmer for 10-15 minutes.
3. Add the garlic, green onions, gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, and fish sauce. Mix well and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
4. Add the seafood to the pot and let it cook for 10-15 minutes, until the seafood is fully cooked.
5. Add sesame oil and adjust the seasoning to taste.
6. Serve hot with rice.