Tender Pollock Roe Stew (Al-gonitang)
Tender Pollock Roe Stew (Al-gonitang)
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Bliss! Super Simple and Tender Pollock Roe Stew Recipe
For those who disliked the chewy texture of fish roe in stews, this is for you! Introducing a super simple Al-gonitang recipe that replicates the amazing taste experienced at a seafood center, right in your own home. The fantastic flavor of the roe and pollack roe meltingly tender in your mouth is an unparalleled experience. Using fresh pollack roe and pollack gonis, prepare a delicious Al-gonitang that will brighten even a cloudy day with its warmth. Visit a local fish market for tender pollack roe and discover a taste you’ve never had before!
Main Ingredients- 1L Water
- 2 cups Pollock Roe (Al)
- 3 pieces Pollack Roe Sacs (Goni)
- A piece of Radish (about 1/4 of a small radish)
- 1/2 block Tofu
Seasoning & Others- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Mushroom Powder (e.g., shiitake mushroom powder)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce or Salt (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Mushroom Powder (e.g., shiitake mushroom powder)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 tsp Soy Sauce or Salt (to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 stalk Green Onion (chopped)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by pouring 1 liter of fresh water into a ttukbaegi (earthenware pot) and bring it to a boil over high heat.
Step 2
Slice the radish thinly, about 0.5 cm thick, into bite-sized pieces (nabak-style).
Step 3
Once the water is rapidly boiling, add 3 tablespoons of gochugaru and stir well until the broth turns a deep red color. Boiling the water first ensures the gochugaru dissolves smoothly without clumping.
Step 4
Add the sliced radish to the now reddish broth and let it simmer for a bit. When the radish starts to turn slightly translucent, carefully add the cleaned pollack roe and pollack gonis. Handle them gently to prevent them from breaking.
Step 5
Now it’s time for seasoning! Add 1 tablespoon of mushroom powder, 2 tablespoons of mirin, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, and 1 teaspoon of soy sauce or salt to adjust the flavor. Once it comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, add the tofu, and simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld into the ingredients.
Step 6
Finally, add a generous amount of chopped green onions and let it simmer briefly. Serve immediately while hot with a bowl of steamed rice for a delicious meal!
