Kim Dae-seok's Hairtail Stew

• hairtail 2.4kg
• omundongi 200g
• blanching bean sprouts 300g
• cut crab 2 pieces
• watercress 1 handful
• onion 1/2
• green onion 1 stalk
• chili peppers 5
• red pepper powder 7 tablespoons
• sugar 2 tablespoons
• minced garlic 2 tablespoons
• light soy sauce 5 tablespoons
• salt 1/2 tablespoon
• doenjang 1 tablespoon
• gochujang 1 tablespoon
• monosodium glutamate 2 pinches
• cooking oil 2 tablespoons
• potato starch 2 tablespoons
• sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Grinding part of the omundongi into the seasoning greatly enhances the natural umami flavor of seafood.
• Sautéing the blanched hairtail in cooking oil helps retain moisture, resulting in firmer, more savory flesh.
• Never cook bean sprouts with the hairtail from the start—this causes them to lose crispness. Always boil them separately and add at the end.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to enjoy a rich, hearty hairtail stew at home that rivals restaurant quality.
• ⭐People curious about the secret to achieving deep umami without fishy odor in seafood stews.
• ⭐Home cooks preparing impressive dishes for guests or special dinner occasions.