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Maeuntang (Spicy Fish Soup)
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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.

Prep 15minCook 25min2 servings
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut 300g fish into large pieces, sprinkle lightly with salt, and rest 10 minutes to reduce fishiness.

  2. 2

    Slice radish thin, cut tofu and zucchini into bite-size, and diagonally slice green onion and chili.

  3. 3

    Boil 800ml water with radish for 5 minutes until radish becomes translucent.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1.5 tbsp gochujang, 1 tbsp gochugaru, 1 tbsp soup soy sauce, and 1 tbsp garlic.

  5. 5

    Add fish and tofu, simmer 10 minutes on medium heat. Do not flip fish--spoon broth over it instead.

  6. 6

    Add zucchini, green onion, and chili peppers. Simmer 3 more minutes to finish.

Tips

Salting fish firms up the flesh and reduces fishiness.
Replace fish with clams or shrimp for a seafood variation.
Adding half a tablespoon of doenjang doubles the umami.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
250
kcal
Protein
28
g
Carbs
16
g
Fat
8
g

Adjust Servings

2servings
servings

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