Spicy Seafood Stew (Haemul Jjim)

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare Seafood: Clean mussels and clams. Peel and devein shrimp. Clean and cut squid into rings. Cut cod fillets into chunks.

2. 2

   Prepare Vegetables: Wash bean sprouts. Slice Korean radish, onion, red and green chili peppers. Cut green onions into 5cm lengths.

3. 3

   Make Sauce: In a bowl, combine Gochugaru, Gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, minced ginger, sugar, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well.

4. 4

   Cook Radish & Broth: In a large pot or deep pan, add Korean radish and anchovy broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

5. 5

   Add Vegetables: Add onion and bean sprouts to the pot. Cover and cook until bean sprouts are tender-crisp.

6. 6

   Add Seafood & Sauce: Add mussels, clams, shrimp, squid, and cod to the pot. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients.

7. 7

   Simmer: Cover and simmer until seafood is cooked through and shells open.

8. 8

   Thicken Stew: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir into the stew to thicken.

9. 9

   Finish with Garnish: Add green onions, red chili pepper, green chili pepper, and crown daisy (if using). Stir gently. Cook for another minute.

10. 10

    Serve: Transfer the spicy seafood stew to a serving platter. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with rice.