Maeun Tang: Spicy Korean Seafood Stew

Ingredients

• Sesame oil (2 tablespoons)
• Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
• Ginger (1 inch piece, minced)
• Green onions (6, sliced)
• Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste) (3 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Fish sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Water (8 cups)
• Fish fillets (2 cups, cut into bite-sized pieces)
• Shrimp (1 cup, peeled and deveined)
• Clams (1 cup, cleaned)
• Mussels (1 cup, cleaned)
• Squid (1 cup, cleaned and sliced)
• Tofu (1 block, cut into cubes)
• Salt (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and half of the sliced green onions. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, and fish sauce, making sure to combine well.
4. Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Add the fish fillets, shrimp, clams, mussels, and squid to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
7. Add the cubed tofu and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
8. Season the stew with salt and red pepper flakes according to your preference.
9. Serve the stew piping hot, garnished with the remaining green onions. Enjoy this delightful taste of Korean cuisine!