Why recepie famous for?
The classic Korean fish stew is traditionally known as maeun-tang, which means "spicy" and "soup" or "stew" in the Korean language. The stew is a little bit spicy, a little sweet, and has dozens of variations. Any number of types of fish can be used,
Ingredients
1 whole fish/daegu (filleted with the head separated but reserve)8 ounces Korean or Chinese white radish (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
2 garlic cloves (crushed and chopped)
1 red chili pepper (cut on the bias)
1 green chili pepper (cut on the bias)
1 sweet onion (sliced into strips)
3 teaspoons kochukaru (Korean crushed red chili pepper powder)
3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili pepper paste)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 scallions (sliced into 1-inch pieces)
1/2 block firm tofu (cubed)
4 ounces edible chrysanthemum leaves (crown daisy, ssukgat)
1/2 medium zucchini (sliced)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
Cut the fish into several pieces.
Bring 3 to 4 cups water (depending on the size of your fish) and the fish head to a boil.
Add radish, garlic, gochujang, kochukaru, and sliced chilies and continue to cook over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes. Don't stir too much, as you want the broth to be relatively clear.
Remove the fish head and add the fish meat into the pot. Simmer until fish is tender, about 3 to 4 minutes.
Add tofu, edible chrysanthemum (crown daisy) and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes more. Do not stir anymore.
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