Spicy Fish Stew
A hearty Korean-style spicy fish stew with tomatoes, garlic, and chili peppers. Quick to make and full of flavor.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb white fish fillets
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 1 medium onion
- 6 cloves garlic cloves
- 3 whole red chili peppers
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 4 cups water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1
Cut the 3 tomatoes into wedges, slice the 1 onion, mince the 6 garlic cloves, and slice the 3 red chili peppers (remove seeds for less heat).
- 2
Heat the 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the tomatoes and chili peppers, then pour in the 4 cups water and 3 tbsp soy sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- 4
Cut the 1.5 lb fish fillets into large chunks and add them to the pot. Simmer gently until the fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 8-10 minutes.
- 5
Taste the broth and add salt or extra soy sauce if needed. Serve hot in bowls with rice if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups and spoons
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