Lim Sung-geun's Pork and Cod Stew

A refreshing, spicy cod stew with rich umami flavor, made without soybean paste or gochujang—instead using fermented anchovy sauce and soybean paste for a clean, bright taste, enhanced with pork for added depth.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those seeking a deep, rich broth version of cod stew instead of the usual plain fish stew.
  • People who want a clean, refreshing broth without gochujang or soybean paste, avoiding heaviness.

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • Cod 1 fish
  • Stew-grade pork 80g
  • Radish 100g
  • Water 3 cups (600cc)
  • Fermented anchovy sauce 1 tablespoon
  • Soybean paste 6 tablespoons
  • Minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • Chili powder to taste (recommended: spicy chili powder)
  • Onion 1/2 piece
  • Green onion a little
  • Thai chili a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut 100g of radish into coarse pieces and boil in 600cc of boiling water first.
  2. Once the radish is slightly cooked, add 80g of stew-grade pork and one cleaned cod fish.
  3. Crush or finely chop 1 tablespoon of fermented anchovy sauce with your hand or knife, then mix into the broth.
  4. Add 6 tablespoons of soybean paste to adjust seasoning and deepen the flavor.
  5. Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and your desired amount of chili powder to enhance spiciness and color.
  6. Simmer gently for about 8 minutes to allow the flavors from the cod and ingredients to fully infuse.
  7. Once all ingredients are cooked through, add sliced onion (1/2 piece), green onion, and Thai chili, and simmer briefly to finish.
  1. Boil coarsely chopped radish in boiling water first.
  2. Add pork and cleaned cod and cook together.
  3. Season with crushed fermented anchovy sauce and soybean paste, then add garlic and chili powder.
  4. Simmer for 8 minutes, then add onion, green onion, and Thai chili and cook briefly to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Since fermented anchovy sauce can look messy if left whole, always crush or finely chop it before adding.
  • To eliminate fishy odor completely, thoroughly remove fins, gills, and scales; optionally soak in rice washing water mixed with a splash of vinegar.
  • Fish flesh tends to break apart easily during cooking, so avoid stirring frequently to preserve its shape—let it simmer undisturbed.
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