Korean Pollack Roe Tofu Stew
Quick answer
- Total time
- 25 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 5
About this dish
A whole pollack roe sac (myeongnan) sits in the pot intact, so the outside firms up while the eggs inside stay separate and pop when you bite them.
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The heat drops to low as soon as the broth returns to a boil; a hard boil breaks the roe apart and dulls that texture. Since the roe is already salty, the stew often needs nothing more, and the broth with pieces of roe is good spooned over rice.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut 200g of firm tofu into 1cm slices and slice one stalk of green onion on the diagonal.
Keep 100g of whole pollack roe separate and handle it gently so the membrane does not tear before cooking.
- 2
Pour 400ml of anchovy broth into a pot and bring it to a strong boil over high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes only once the broth is bubbling, then stir until the color spreads evenly.
- 3
Add the tofu and reduce the heat to medium, then simmer for about 3 minutes.
When the edges of the tofu take on the red broth color, avoid stirring hard and gently shake the pot instead.
- 4
Lay the whole pollack roe on top of the tofu and spoon hot broth over it.
As soon as the stew begins to boil again, lower the heat to low so the roe cooks without breaking apart.
- 5
Cook on low heat for about 2 more minutes, checking that the outside of the roe has firmed slightly.
Do not extend the simmer, because long boiling dissolves the roe and dulls the grainy texture.
- 6
Add the sliced green onion and simmer for just 30 seconds, then taste the broth.
If the saltiness from the roe is enough, turn off the heat immediately and serve hot with steamed rice.
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