Delicious Canned Mackerel Pike Stew: An Ultra-Simple Recipe
Quick & Easy! How to Make Canned Mackerel Pike Stew in Minutes
Craving a hearty and delicious home-cooked meal on a busy day? This recipe lets you whip up a fantastic meal using just one can of mackerel pike (꽁치)! It’s incredibly simple, perfect for beginners, and boasts a rich, deep flavor that will have you devouring bowl after bowl of rice. Make tonight’s dinner a hit with this irresistible mackerel pike stew!
Main Ingredients- 1 can Mackerel Pike (including the liquid)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1/4 Radish
- 1/2 Scallion (Green Onion)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper
- 1/2 cup Water (approx. 100ml)
Flavorful Sauce- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Doenjang (Fermented soybean paste) – for savory depth!
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cheongju (Rice wine) – to remove fishiness
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Doenjang (Fermented soybean paste) – for savory depth!
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cheongju (Rice wine) – to remove fishiness
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the vegetables. Thinly slice the onion. Cut the radish into quarters, similar in size to fit the pot, for even cooking. Slice the scallion and red chili pepper diagonally for a nice presentation and to help them absorb the sauce.
Step 2
The key to delicious mackerel pike stew is the sauce! In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 Tbsp doenjang for that savory depth, 1 Tbsp sugar for sweetness, 1 Tbsp cheongju to eliminate any fishy odor, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix everything well to create a flavorful sauce base.
Step 3
Now, let’s start cooking. Place the prepared radish pieces at the bottom of the pot. The radish will absorb the sauce as it cooks, becoming tender and complementing the fish perfectly. Arrange the sliced onions on top, followed by the star of the dish: the canned mackerel pike. Add the entire contents of the can, including the liquid, arranging the fish pieces neatly in the pot.
Step 4
Spoon the pre-made sauce evenly over the mackerel pike. Then, carefully pour in 1/2 cup of water (approx. 100ml). You can adjust the water amount slightly depending on how saucy you prefer your stew.
Step 5
Cover the pot and bring it to a simmer over medium heat. Once it starts bubbling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer gently. Cook until the radish is tender when pierced with a chopstick and the sauce has reduced to your desired consistency. Finally, add the diagonally sliced scallions and red chili peppers on top for a burst of color and flavor. Let it simmer for another moment to allow the flavors to meld, and your delicious mackerel pike stew is ready! Turn off the heat and serve hot.
