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gochujang jjigae (spicy chilli stew) 고추장 찌개


  • Total Time: 10 mins

Description

Spicy and flavoursome, this gochujang stew will warm you up on a cold day, cheer you up on a stressful one and perk you up after a wild night out.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 4 tbsp gochujang
  • 1 tbsp gochugaru
  • 700 ml water
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 scallion, sliced
  • 1/2 onion, sliced
  • 1/2 potato, cubed
  • 250 grams pork belly, thinly sliced
  • 150 grams shimeiji mushroom
  • 1 red chilli pepper, sliced

Instructions

  1. Prep. Cut the scallion into thin slices, separate the white and green portions. Mince the garlic and slice the onion, potato and mushrooms.
  2. Cook the soup base. On low heat, add vegetable oil, sesame oil, white parts of scallion and gochujang. Heat until the gochujang bubbles, about 1 minute. Add in gochugaru and water, boil on high heat for 10 minutes.
  3. Add the aromatics. Add potato, garlic, soy sauce and fish sauce. Boil for 10 minutes.
  4. Cook the rest of the ingredients. Add in shimeiji mushrooms and onion. Boil for 10 minutes. Add in pork belly and boil till fully cooked.
  5. Let stew sit for 10mins before serving.

Notes

  • This gochujang stew is considered a main dish. It is best served with rice and banchan
  • Gochujang jjigae soup can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.