Baek Jong-won's Spicy Gochujang Stew Recipe

Gochujang jjigae, a stew with a deep and rich flavor of gochujang (Korean chili paste) and a spicy broth, is an indispensable menu item in Korean homes. Using Baek Jong-won's recipe, you can achieve a deep flavor with simple ingredients, making it easy even for cooking beginners. We introduce the best Korean stew recipe that will fill you up with pork belly, potatoes, mushrooms, and more.

[Ingredients]

• Sesame oil: 2 tbsp (15g)
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp (15g)
• Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 4 tbsp (60g)
• Coarse chili powder: 1 tbsp (10g)
• Soy sauce: 3 tbsp (30g)
• Potato: 1 (180g)
• Thinly sliced pork belly: 3 handfuls (150g)
• Green onion: 2/3 cup (60g)
• Anchovy젓갈 (jeotgal): 1 tbsp (10g)
• Minced garlic: 2 tbsp (30g)
• Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms: 2 cups (50g)
• Onion: 1/2 (130g)
• Green chili pepper: 2 (13g)
• Black pepper: 1/2 tbsp (3g)
• Water: 500ml

[Instructions]

1. Prepare the ingredients

• Chop the green onions and thinly slice the onion.
• Finely chop the green chili pepper and dice the potato into not-too-thick pieces.
• Tear the Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms by hand.

2. Stir-fry the gochujang

• Add sesame oil and vegetable oil to a pan, then add the gochujang and stir-fry over low heat, being careful not to burn it.
• Once the gochujang is well stir-fried, add the coarse chili powder, mix, and then add water.

3. Add ingredients and boil

• Add the potatoes first and boil, then add the thinly sliced pork belly, minced garlic, soy sauce, and anchovy jeotgal.
• Add the Pleurotus ostreatus mushrooms and onions and boil together.

4. Finishing touches

• When the potatoes are cooked through, add the green chili pepper and green onions.
• Finally, sprinkle with black pepper to enhance the flavor.

5. Completion

• Transfer to a hot pot while hot and garnish with chopped green onions.

Cooking Tips

• If you slice the potatoes too thinly, the stew may become too thick, so maintain an appropriate thickness.
• Thinly sliced pork loin can also be used instead of thinly sliced pork belly.
• Adjust the amount of gochujang to your liking to adjust the spiciness of the broth.

Enjoy a warm meal with Baek Jong-won's gochujang jjigae, full of the charm of Korean home cooking, easily made at home!