COD AND KIMCHI STEW

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Kimchi is a seriously versatile kitchen staple because it's packed with so many flavors and textures. It's great chopped and folded into mayonnaise, cooked with your favorite taco filling or stirred in to sauces and soups. In this recipe, which is inspired by kimchi jjigae, kimchi takes center stage as the base for an umami-rich broth. Once cooked, the kimchi is tender and provides a counterpoint to perfectly poached cod. For a heartier meal, serve it over steamed rice and top it with a fried egg.

Provided by Rick A. Martinez

Categories     dinner, one pot, seafood, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 pound shiitake, cremini or button mushrooms, halved
3 medium shallots, chopped (about 1 cup)
1 (4-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
5 garlic cloves, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean hot-pepper paste) or white or yellow miso paste
2 cups kimchi with its juices
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 pound boneless, skinless cod fillet (or pollock, halibut or other firm whitefish fillet), cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
Sliced scallions and toasted sesame seeds, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Add shallots, ginger and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in gochujang and cook until fragrant and brick red, 1 minute. Stir in kimchi, scraping up any gochujang from the bottom of the pan, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
  • Add soy sauce and 5 cups water and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until kimchi is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in fish, cover, remove from heat and let sit until cooked through, about 5 minutes. (The residual heat from the stew will gently cook the fish.)
  • Divide stew among bowls and top with scallions and sesame seeds.

Nelson Johnson
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This was a great recipe! I added some extra vegetables to the stew, and it turned out amazing. Thanks for sharing!


Kellen Niles
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I love cod and kimchi, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The stew was flavorful and comforting, and the cod was cooked perfectly.


Michael Okechukwu
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This was a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the end result was delicious.


Genesis Arroyo
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Easy to make and delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Dana Oniana
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I'm not used to kimchi. Other than that, it was a great recipe and I'll definitely be making it again.


Aram Doski
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Yum!


Nandakala Bhattarai
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The kimchi added a nice tanginess to the stew, and the cod was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bakkabulindi Andrew
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This was a great recipe. Easy to follow and the end result was delicious. I used a white fish instead of cod and it turned out great.


hember nayamez
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Absolutely loved this recipe! The cod and kimchi were a perfect pairing, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. I added a little extra kimchi for some extra spice, and it was perfect. Will definitely be making this again.