Spicy and Sweet Leek Gochujang Stew (Delicious without Meat!)
Spicy and Sweet Leek Gochujang Stew (Delicious without Meat!)
Clear Out Your Fridge! Spicy Vegan Stew with Leeks and Gochujang, a Perfect Dinner Menu Idea!
This is a quick and easy spicy and sweet leek gochujang stew made using ingredients from the fridge. It’s a fantastic dinner option that’s so flavorful, even without meat, you’ll finish a whole bowl of rice with it.
Stew Ingredients- 2 large leeks (cut into large pieces)
- 1/2 block firm tofu (cut into cubes)
- 500ml broth (anchovy-kelp broth or vegetable broth)
- 1 Cheongyang chili pepper (finely chopped for extra spice)
- 1/2 king oyster mushroom (sliced into bite-sized pieces)
Spicy Seasoning Paste- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to spice preference)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or soy sauce if unavailable)
- 2 Tbsp Guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to spice preference)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (or soy sauce if unavailable)
- 2 Tbsp Guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of black pepper (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the essential seasoning paste for this delicious stew. In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp Gochujang, 2 Tbsp Gochugaru, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 Tbsp Guk-ganjang, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and a pinch of black pepper. Mix thoroughly until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. This paste is key to the stew’s overall flavor, so take your time to mix it well.
Step 2
Now it’s time to cook the stew. In a pot, arrange the large pieces of leek, cubed tofu, sliced king oyster mushroom, and finely chopped Cheongyang chili pepper. Drizzle the prepared seasoning paste evenly over the ingredients, then pour in 500ml of the prepared broth. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Step 3
Once the stew comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5-7 minutes, or until all the ingredients are tender and cooked through. It’s important to let the tofu cook and the mushrooms release their flavors. Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 Tbsp of perilla oil for an added nutty aroma and richer taste. Enjoy this comforting stew with a hot bowl of rice!
