Description
A flavorful and customizable Korean hot pot broth (Jeongol) that brings warmth, tradition, and vibrant taste to your table perfect for communal dining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of water
- 2 cups of beef or chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons of gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tablespoon of doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 cups of assorted mushrooms (shiitake, enoki, etc.)
- Optional: 1 cup of tofu, cubed
- Optional: 1 cup of napa cabbage, chopped
- Optional: 1 cup of spinach
- Optional: 1 cup of sliced beef or pork
- Optional: 1 cup of seafood (shrimp, clams, etc.)
- Optional: 2 green onions, chopped
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the water and beef or chicken stock. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Add gochujang and doenjang, stirring until dissolved.
- Add sliced onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add optional ingredients like mushrooms, tofu, and vegetables.
- Add meat or seafood and cook just until done.
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with green onions and cilantro.
- Serve at the table with a portable burner for a traditional hot pot experience.
Notes
Use rice wine vinegar or sesame oil for added depth. Taste and balance broth as it cooks. Avoid overcooking ingredients to preserve their texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup & Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: hot pot, Korean broth, jeongol, soup base, spicy broth