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Maeun Tang: Spicy Korean Seafood Stew
Maeun Tang is a fiery and flavorful Korean seafood stew that warms the heart and soul. Bursting with spicy, tangy, and umami flavors, it is a dish deeply rooted in Korean culinary tradition. This stew showcases the freshest of seafood and the boldness of Korean seasonings like gochujang and soy sauce, creating an aromatic, hearty, and satisfying dish.
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
- In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and half of the sliced green onions. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in the gochujang, soy sauce, and fish sauce, making sure to combine well.
- Pour in the water and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Add the fish fillets, shrimp, clams, mussels, and squid to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, or until the seafood is cooked through.
- Add the cubed tofu and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season the stew with salt and red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Serve the stew piping hot, garnished with the remaining green onions. Enjoy this delightful taste of Korean cuisine!
Tips
- For a more authentic flavor, use Korean soy sauce and Korean red pepper flakes.
- You can add other types of seafood like crab or octopus to the stew.
- Adjust the amount of gochujang and red pepper flakes to control the level of spiciness.
- Serve with a bowl of steamed rice to balance the spiciness.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes Calories: 350 Fat: 10g Carbs: 20g Protein: 35g Sodium: 800mg Sugar: 5g
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