This Man's Cook Spicy Gochujang Potato Stew | 모두의 레시피
This Man's Cook Spicy Gochujang Potato Stew
🍽️ A hearty potato stew simmered with potatoes, fish cake, and chili peppers in a bold, spicy gochujang sauce, perfect for mixing into rice with every last drop of flavorful broth.
Cut 4 potatoes into large chunks about the size of a thumb, then immediately soak them in water to remove surface starch.
Cut 10 chili peppers in half and trim off the dirty ends; slice 100g of fish cake into similar-sized pieces as the potatoes.
In a pot or deep pan, add 300ml (1.5 cups) of water, then mix in 3 tablespoons mirin, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons gochujang, and 1 tablespoon fine ground red pepper until fully dissolved.
Turn on high heat and maintain it throughout cooking. Add the starch-free potatoes, prepared fish cake, and sliced ginger (5g) to the sauce and bring to a boil.
Once the sauce begins to bubble vigorously, continue boiling on high heat for 5 more minutes to allow the seasoning to penetrate the potatoes and cook through.
After 5 minutes, add 10 whole garlic cloves and continue simmering while stirring frequently until the broth reduces to a thick, sticky sauce.
When the broth has reduced to a desirable consistency, add the halved chili peppers and lightly stir to wilt them slightly. Finish by drizzling 1 tablespoon sesame oil around the pot and mixing well.
Cut potato, fish cake, and chili pepper into bite-sized pieces; soak potato in water to remove starch.
In a pot, combine water and seasonings like gochujang, soy sauce, red pepper, etc., then add potato, fish cake, and ginger and boil over high heat.
Once the sauce boils, after 5 minutes add whole garlic and continue cooking until the broth reduces to a thick consistency, then add chili pepper and sesame oil to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
Always soak potatoes in water right after cutting to remove surface starch, preventing the sauce from becoming cloudy or sticking to the bottom of the pot during cooking.
Keep the heat high from start to finish—this ensures the broth reduces quickly and the potatoes remain intact, developing a firm, chewy exterior.
Add chili peppers only at the very end, as adding them too early causes them to turn yellow and become tough; this preserves their bright color and crisp texture.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those who want to enjoy a spicy, tangy gochujang-based potato stew instead of the usual sweet-savory soy sauce version.
⭐Those looking to create a rich, varied dish with soft potatoes, chewy fish cake, and crunchy chili peppers all in one bowl.