동태탕 · Frozen-pollack stew

Frozen-pollack stew

동태탕

What exactly is it?

Frozen pollack pieces simmer with radish, tofu and chili. The white flesh is mild, while the broth is often spicy. Some menus distinguish flesh-focused bowls from combinations with roe or milt.

Main ingredients

Frozen pollack, radish, tofu, scallion, chili powder

Ordering and serving

Roe or milt additions may cost extra. Remove the large bones as you eat. If the menu offers dongtae-jiri, ask whether it is the clear-broth alternative.

Origins and changes

Dongtae means frozen pollack. The menu reflects Korea’s different names for fresh, frozen and dried forms of the same fish. It therefore starts with a different processed ingredient from dried hwangtae soup.

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