Spicy and Sweet Agujjim (Monkfish Stew) Recipe
Spicy and Sweet Agujjim (Monkfish Stew) Recipe
How to Make a Hearty and Delicious Agujjim
Enjoy Agujjim, packed with tender and chewy collagen, to boost your energy! This dish features succulent monkfish, crisp bean sprouts, and fragrant minari, offering a delightful textural experience. The sweet and spicy sauce is so flavorful, it’s perfect with a bowl of rice. Rich in protein and vitamins, Agujjim is not only energizing but also excellent for skin health, making it a nourishing and revitalizing meal. Try making this delicious Agujjim at home!
Main Ingredients- 900g Fresh Monkfish
- 300g Crisp Bean Sprouts
- 100g Minari (Korean Water Parsley)
- 10g Dried Anchovies (for broth)
- 63g Onion (about 1/3 medium)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper (e.g., Cheongyang pepper for spice)
Seasoning- 6 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Starch (secret ingredient for thickening!)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- 1 tsp Korean Sea Salt
- 100ml Water
- 1 Tbsp Chili Seed Oil (for extra flavor!)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 6 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 3 Tbsp Starch (secret ingredient for thickening!)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Ginger
- 1 tsp Korean Sea Salt
- 100ml Water
- 1 Tbsp Chili Seed Oil (for extra flavor!)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh monkfish thoroughly under running cold water until clean. Arrange the prepared monkfish attractively in a pot.
Step 2
Add the dried anchovies, with their insides removed, to the pot to enhance the broth’s flavor. The umami from the anchovies will elevate the taste of the Agujjim.
Step 3
Now, cover the pot with a lid and bring it to a boil over high heat for about 10 minutes. This step ensures the monkfish becomes tender and the broth develops its rich flavor.
Step 4
Partway through cooking, lift the lid and flip the monkfish. This ensures that all sides of the monkfish cook evenly, resulting in a more delicious dish.
Step 5
Wash the bean sprouts thoroughly under running water and drain them completely to ensure crispness. (You can remove the heads of the bean sprouts if you prefer; I kept them on for convenience!) Wash the minari clean and cut it into 4-5 cm lengths.
Step 6
Thinly slice about two-thirds of the onion, and finely mince the remaining one-third to add depth to the sauce. Finely chop the red chili pepper after removing the seeds, if you want extra spice.
Step 7
Let’s make the delicious Agujjim sauce! In a bowl, combine 6 Tbsp gochugaru, 3 Tbsp starch, 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic, 1/2 Tbsp minced ginger, and 1 tsp sea salt. Pour in 100ml of water and mix well until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. The starch is a secret ingredient that helps the sauce adhere perfectly to the monkfish!
Step 8
Remove the partially cooked monkfish from the pot and place it in the prepared sauce. Gently toss the monkfish to coat it evenly with the sauce, allowing it to absorb the flavors.
Step 9
In the same pot with the remaining broth from cooking the monkfish, add the washed bean sprouts. Cook over high heat for about 5 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy!
Step 10
Push the cooked bean sprouts to one side of the pot to create space. Add the sauce-coated monkfish and the thinly sliced onion to this space.
Step 11
Now, arrange the prepared minari attractively over the bean sprouts and monkfish. Cover the pot and continue to simmer over medium heat for about 5 more minutes. This allows all the ingredients to meld together beautifully.
Step 12
Finally, drizzle 1 Tbsp of chili seed oil evenly over the contents of the pot. Stir-fry briefly to combine everything. (Taste and add a little more salt if needed.)
Step 13
Transfer the Agujjim to a serving dish. Garnish with the sliced onion and chopped chili pepper, then sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for a beautiful presentation!
Step 14
Experience the fantastic combination of chewy monkfish, crisp bean sprouts, and fragrant minari! This Agujjim is rich in protein and vitamins, making it great for diet and skin health. The addition of minari, beneficial for the liver, makes it an even healthier, revitalizing dish. Enjoy making this perfectly balanced spicy and sweet Agujjim that your whole family will love!
