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Korean Pollock Stew with Vegetables
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Korean Pollock Stew with Vegetables

Korean: 동태찌개 (5.6)

"Authentic Korean pollock stew with vegetables. Easy homemade recipe with local substitutes for global audiences."

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Estimated Nutrition

Calories 280 kcal
Carbs 18g
Protein 32g
Fat 8g

Ingredients

  • Fresh pollock fillets

    400g

  • Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)

    2 tbsp

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  • Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)

    1 tbsp

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  • Onion

    1 medium, sliced

  • Zucchini

    1, sliced

  • Potato

    1 medium, cubed

  • Kelp (kombu)

    5g

  • Anchovy stock or water

    4 cups

  • Garlic

    2 cloves, minced

  • Green onions

    2 stalks, chopped

  • Sesame oil

    1 tsp

  • Salt

    to taste

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Local Substitutes

Instead of Gochugaru

Use: Red pepper flakes or paprika blend

Reason: Similar heat and color profile

Instead of Doenjang

Use: Miso paste

Reason: Same fermented soybean base and umami flavor

Instead of Kelp (kombu)

Use: Dried seaweed or fish stock

Reason: Provides equivalent umami depth

Instead of Pollock

Use: Cod, haddock, or white fish

Reason: Similar mild white fish texture

🧑‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring anchovy stock and kelp to boil for 5 minutes, then remove kelp

  2. 2

    Add pollock fillets and simmer for 3 minutes until partially cooked

  3. 3

    Add potatoes and onions, cook for 5 minutes

  4. 4

    Mix doenjang with 2 tbsp broth and stir into stew

  5. 5

    Add gochugaru, garlic, and zucchini; simmer 5 minutes until vegetables are tender

  6. 6

    Season with salt and sesame oil

  7. 7

    Garnish with green onions and serve hot

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