Flavorful Homemade Flatfish Stew (Godeungeo Jorim)
Easy and Delicious Flatfish Stew Recipe
Create a crowd-pleasing, savory flatfish stew at home with this simple and delicious recipe. Fresh flatfish combined with a sweet and spicy sauce creates a dish that will stimulate your appetite. Soaking the fish in rice water eliminates any fishy odor, and simmering it with ample sauce results in a rich, deep flavor. Enjoy this dish, perfect for spooning over rice for a delightful meal. You can also add potatoes or radishes for an even heartier dish.
Main Ingredients- 4 pieces prepared flatfish (frozen)
- 1 onion
- 1 Korean green chili pepper (optional)
- 1/2 stalk green onion
- 1 bowl rice water (approx. 500ml)
Sauce- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Trim the fins from the prepared flatfish neatly. To remove any potential fishy smell, soak the fish in rice water for about 10 minutes, then rinse under running water. (If using frozen flatfish, thaw and then follow this step.)
Step 2
In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix well to create a delicious sauce. Let it sit for a moment to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 3
In a deep pot or stew pan, arrange the prepared flatfish attractively. Slice 1 onion into thick strips and spread them evenly over the fish. The sweetness of the onion will enhance the stew’s flavor.
Step 4
Spoon the prepared sauce evenly over the flatfish and onions. Slice 1 Korean green chili pepper and sprinkle it over the sauce for a touch of spicy aroma.
Step 5
Pour about 500ml of rice water (or regular water) around the edges of the pot. The liquid should come up about halfway to cover the ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the fish is tender and the sauce has thickened. Periodically, spoon some of the braising liquid over the fish to ensure even flavor distribution. Towards the end of cooking, add the diagonally sliced green onion and simmer for another 1-2 minutes. Simmering thoroughly over medium heat is key to allowing the sauce to penetrate and develop a deep flavor.
Step 7
Your delicious and tender flatfish stew is ready! If you like, you can add chunks of potato or radish to simmer along with the fish for a more substantial dish. Spoon the flaky fish meat over warm white rice and mix; it’s a magical dish that will have you finishing your rice in no time. Be sure to give it a try!
