Gochujang Stew - Spicy, Savory for Late Night

Step 1

Measure Gochujang (4 Tablespoons) and set it on a plate. Set it aside for later.

Step 2

Thinly slice the spring onion stalk (2 forearm-length pieces) into small round circles. Use the white portion of the stalk - as it will flavor the oil.

Step 3

Cut 1 whole potato into thin slices. Cut 1/2 an onion into thin slices. And cut the 2 chili peppers (or Jalapeno pepper) into very thin slices as well.

Step 4

Now cut your piece of beef (or other protein) into small thin slices.

Step 5

Cut the stem off the oyster mushrooms. Then separate them into individual pieces. Next, pull the stem off two Shiitake Mushrooms and slice each into thin pieces.

Step 6

Place vegetable oil (2 Tablespoons) and Sesame Oil (2 Tablespoons) into a large pot or wok. IMPORTANT - place the heat on a LOW HEAT! Once the oil is hot, add in the Gochujang (4 Tablespoons).

Step 7

Stir-fry the gochujang around for 45 seconds - 1 minute, or until the gochujang starts to sizzle and produce many bubbles in the oil. At this time, add in the Gochugaru (1 Tablespoon) and mix it in. Then immediately add-in 2.5 cups of water. Raise the heat to a MEDIUM-HIGH and bring it up to a boil.

Step 8

Once its boiling, add in the beef and potato slices. Next, add in the Minced Garlic (2 Tablespoons), Soup Soy Sauce (2 Tablespoons), Fish Sauce (1 Tablespoon).

Step 9

Give it 5 minutes to boil - the fish sauce smell will evaporate as it simmers away. After 5 minutes, the potatoes should start to get soft.

Step 10

Now, add in the Diced Onions, Oyster mushrooms (handful), Sliced Shiitake Mushroom, and Sliced Green Chili Peppers.

Step 11

Wait until the pot comes up to a boil. Then boil for another 7-10 minutes.

Step 12

After 7-10 minutes of boiling, check on the stew - give the potatoes a poke with your chopsticks. It should go through easily./

Step 13

Now add in some of the diced spring onion. And finish off with 8-10 cracks of Black Pepper. Turn off the heat and let the stew rest for 10 minutes. This way all, the flavor comes together.

Step 14

After 10 minutes of resting, give the stew a taste. If it tastes slightly too salty, you can dilute with a few splashes of water.

Step 15

Get a bowl of fresh hot rice and place a few scoopful of your Gochujang Stew. Mix the two together and take a bite!

Step 16

Bon Appetit ya'll!