Okjubu's Freshwater Snail Gang-doenjang

Name: Okjubu's Freshwater Snail Gang-doenjang
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 handful freshwater snails; 2 shiitake mushrooms; 1/2 onion; 2 cheongyang chili peppers; 2 tbsp traditional doenjang; 1 tbsp gochujang; 1 tbsp gochugaru; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1 tbsp tuna extract; 1 tbsp oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang); 1 tbsp mirim; 1 tbsp perilla oil; 1 cup anchovy broth; 2 pinches Miwon

A rice thief—freshwater snail gang-doenjang, simmered until bubbly and perfect for mixing into rice

20 min Difficulty Easy Meat & mains

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freshwater snails shiitake mushrooms onion cheongyang chili peppers doenjang gochujang anchovy broth

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If desired, you can add cubed tofu or zucchini and simmer together for extra flavor.

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