
Maeuntang (Spicy Fish Soup)
Maeuntang is a classic spicy fish soup with vegetables. Its hot broth is bold, while the fish stays clean and delicate.
Instructions
- 1
Cut 300g fish into large pieces, sprinkle lightly with salt, and rest 10 minutes to reduce fishiness.
- 2
Slice radish thin, cut tofu and zucchini into bite-size, and diagonally slice green onion and chili.
- 3
Boil 800ml water with radish for 5 minutes until radish becomes translucent.
- 4
Stir in 1.5 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp gochugaru, 1 tbsp soup soy sauce, and 1 tbsp garlic.
- 5
Add fish and tofu, simmer 10 minutes on medium heat. Do not flip fish--spoon broth over it instead.
- 6
Add zucchini, green onion, and chili peppers. Simmer 3 more minutes to finish.
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