Spicy Mushroom Gochujang Stew
Enjoy the Textures of Various Mushrooms in this Spicy and Hearty Gochujang Stew
This Gochujang stew, with its perfectly spicy broth, is an ideal accompaniment for a rainy spring day. It’s a comforting and satisfying homemade soup that you can enjoy anytime, bringing the warmth and heartiness of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Korean zucchini (aehobak)
- 150g Enoki mushrooms
- 150g Oyster mushrooms (neutarri beoseot)
- 1 King oyster mushroom (saesongi beoseot)
- 1/2 Scallion (daepa)
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (cheongyang gochu)
- 1 Red chili pepper (hong gochu)
Stew Seasoning
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- A pinch of salt
- 1 Liter water
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- A pinch of salt
- 1 Liter water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a pot, pour 1 liter of water. Dissolve 1.5 tablespoons of Gochujang and 0.5 tablespoons of Doenjang in the water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat slightly.
Step 2
Prepare the vegetables and mushrooms. Slice the 1/2 Korean zucchini and 1 king oyster mushroom into half-moon shapes. Thinly slice the 1/2 scallion diagonally. Thinly slice the 1 Korean green chili pepper and 1 red chili pepper diagonally. Trim the roots of the enoki mushrooms and separate them into smaller clusters. Tear the oyster mushrooms into bite-sized pieces.
Step 3
Once the broth comes to a rolling boil, add the sliced king oyster mushrooms and the torn oyster mushrooms. Let them simmer for about 3-4 minutes to release their savory flavors into the broth.
Step 4
When the king oyster mushrooms and oyster mushrooms are partially cooked, add the Korean zucchini and enoki mushrooms. Continue to simmer until the zucchini is tender.
Step 5
Add the sliced scallions, Korean green chili peppers, and red chili peppers to the stew. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the aromatics are fragrant.
Step 6
Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with a pinch of salt if needed. Let the stew simmer gently over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting Korean stew.
