Baek Jong-won's Pollack Stew (Dongtae Jjigae)

A spicy pollack stew with a deep flavor, made by simmering pollack, which has less fishy odor and is good for beginners. A spicy and refreshing taste is added with gochujang and doenjang base, seasoned with salted shrimp and ginger for a refreshing umami.

Ingredients needed 3 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Adding frozen pollack directly can result in a cloudy broth and fishy smell. Always use completely thawed pollack.
  • If you find it difficult to achieve a good spicy stew flavor, adding a little doenjang and minced ginger will help eliminate fishiness and significantly enhance the umami.
  • If salted shrimp is unavailable, it can be substituted with fish sauce. However, for a refreshing and uniquely deep flavor, using salted shrimp is highly recommended.
  • Pollack releases its refreshing flavor the longer it simmers, so it's best to simmer it gently over medium heat for an extended period.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to try making a clean and refreshing fish stew without any fishy odor.
  • Those looking for a spicy and deep broth accompaniment that pairs perfectly with soju.
  • Those who need a foolproof, popular spicy stew recipe, from how to prepare pollack to balancing the seasoning paste.

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