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Spicy Korean Maeuntang fish stew with tofu and vegetables
Korean Sea Bream stew garnished with greens

Spicy Korean Sea Bream Stew (Maeuntang)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Soups
Maeuntang is Korean soul food: a fiery, spicy fish stew that burns and heals simultaneously. The white, tender meat of 'Domi' (Sea Bream) contrasts perfectly with the power of Gochujang (chili paste) and Gochugaru (chili flakes). The secret ingredient is radish, adding a sweet, refreshing depth to the broth.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Korean

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Small Bowl (for paste)

Allergen Information

⚠️ Fish
⚠️ Soy
⚠️ Wheat (in Gochujang/Soy Sauce)

Instructions

1 ✓

Boil the water with the radish. The radish needs time to release flavor and soften (about 5-8 minutes).

Tip: Radish contains natural digestive enzymes and sweetens the broth.
2 ✓

Mix Gochujang, Gochugaru, soy sauce, and minced garlic in a small bowl, then add to the boiling water.

Tip: Premixing prevents the paste from clumping.
3 ✓

Add fish pieces (including head!) and sliced onion. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes.

Tip: Collagen in the head and bones thickens the soup and deepens the umami.
4 ✓

Add cubed tofu and cook for another 3-5 minutes.

Tip: Add tofu last as it is fragile.
5 ✓

Turn off heat, toss in scallions and greens. Serve hot with rice.

Tip: Residual heat is enough for the greens, keeping them crisp and vitamin-rich.

Recipe FAQ

It smells too fishy.
Use fresh fish, and soak it in salted water or rice water for 10 minutes before cooking. Ginger and Mirin also neutralize odors.

Ingredients

  • 1 whole Sea Bream or Red Snapper (cleaned, cut)
  • 7 oz Korean Radish (Mu) or Daikon (sliced)
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 4 oz Firm Tofu
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Gochujang (Korean Chili Paste)
  • 2 tbsp Gochugaru (Korean Chili Flakes)
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 4 cups Water or Anchovy Broth
  • 2 stalks Scallions
  • 1 handful Chrysanthemum Greens or Watercress