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🌶️ Spicy

Dongtae Jjigae

동태찌개
dong-tae-jji-gae

A spicy Korean-style stew made by simmering frozen pollack, tofu, radish, and green onions in a rich broth. The broth is thick and savory, making it perfect to eat with rice.

Category
Stews

Cultural background

This stew is especially popular in winter, and the spicy, hot broth warms the body. Every household has a different recipe, and it is a common home-cooked meal shared with family.

Goes well with

steamed rice— Steamed white rice