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Asian Spiced Fish Stew : This is Not Jjigae

March 20, 2013 by Nancy Lopez-McHugh 69 Comments

Happy official start of spring 2013!

Asian Spiced Fish Stew : This is Not Jjigae |Recipe by Spicie Foodie | #fish #lentrecipes #onepotmeals

Do you ever crave something for dinner and when you go to gather the ingredients realize that your craving won’t be satisfied that night? That happened to me the days I made this meal, but in the end things worked out because this stew was fantastic!

I was really craving Korean Jjigae stew but of course had none of the ingredients to make it. So instead this is what we had for dinner, a mildly spicy fish stew with plenty of vegetables, a nice color and a sprinkling of Asian seasonings. If you know Jjigae then you know this is nothing like it. But like I said things worked out because the taste was reminiscent of Asian fish soups. Also it was a hearty meal without leaving us feeling overstuffed.

Asian Spiced Fish Stew : This is Not Jjigae |Recipe by Spicie Foodie | #fish #lentrecipes #onepotmeals

Now that spring is here this kind of stew is what I crave. I can eat stews and soups year round but in warmer weather I tend to prefer seafood or vegetable based ones. Plus since there are more sunnier and warmer days I want to be outside as much as possible and spend less time worrying about cooking. This stew is a one pot dish with minimal effort and cleanup but without sacrificing health and flavours.

Asian Spiced Fish Stew : This is Not Jjigae |Recipe by Spicie Foodie | #fish #lentrecipes #onepotmeals

And here’s how you too can enjoy a healthy, easy, dinner.

4.9 from 8 reviews
Asian Spiced Fish Stew
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
45 mins
Total time
55 mins
 
A mild spicy fish stew with flavors of Asian cuisine. This is a healthy, fast and easy one pot meal. Great for lent!
Author: SpicieFoodie.com &Nancy Lopez-McHugh
Recipe type: Stew, soup, fish, fusion
Cuisine: Fusion, International, Asian
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • 2 whole trouts*
  • 1-2 dried or fresh red chiles, optional and adjust to taste
  • ½ small head napa cabbage, chopped into even sized pieces
  • 1 small zucchini, evenly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 100 gm mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped ginger
  • dried wakame or seaweed, soaked and drained and amounts to taste
  • 2 packet Japanese fish bonito dashi
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp paprika, for extra color and optional
  • 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 green onion, sliced into 4 parts, for garnish
  • water, enough to cover ingredients
To Serve:
  • steamed Jasmine or Basmati rice
Instructions
  1. Clean trout and cut heads off, then cut each trout in half leaving you with 4 pieces. Next in a large pot fry onion until soft then add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes. Next add all remaining ingredients except the trout and zucchini. Bring to a gentle boil then add the trout and zucchini, cover and simmer for 45 minutes or until the trout has cooked through. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  2. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with steamed white rice.
Notes
*You can use any firm white fish of choice. Whole fish with bones and skin left on will help give a deeper flavour to the stew. Fillets may be used but will not yield the same results.
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Asian Spiced Fish Stew : This is Not Jjigae |Recipe by Spicie Foodie | #fish #lentrecipes #onepotmeals

You can taste the trout, vegetables, and spices in each spoonful. Pair it with steamed Jasmin, or basmati, rice for a light meal that really satisfies. And if winter is still lingering around your area then this will surely help you liven things up while you wait for the weather to catch up with the new season. Enjoy!

Asian Spiced Fish Stew : This is Not Jjigae |Recipe by Spicie Foodie | #fish #lentrecipes #onepotmeals

 

Check out these great soup recipes from my foodie friend Julie of Gourmet Getaways. They are all light and perfect soups for spring and summer seasons.

Soup Recipes by Gourmet Getaways | #miso #lentrecipes #pumpkin #minestronesoup

(L-to-R: Minestrone Soup, Salmon Miso Soup, Thai Pumpkin Soup, Pesto Pea Soup)

 

Have a great first day of spring!!

 

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Comments

  1. Rosa says

    March 20, 2013 at 16:23

    Fragrant, tasty and beautiful!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:52

      Thanks Rosa!

      Reply
  2. Nami | Just One Cookbook says

    March 20, 2013 at 17:51

    Very, VERY impressive fish stew, Nancy! The steam coming off from the stew. WOW… that’s my dream shot right there. I tried many times but I failed big time (several times!). My mouth waters as I scrolled down to read. Love the dashi and miso in here, of course. :D Made me smile!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:52

      Thank you Nami! Steam photos are so difficult for me to capture, and I consider myself lucky when I do. Hopefully I can master it so I can do a tutorial.

      Reply
  3. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    March 20, 2013 at 19:32

    Beautiful presentation, Nancy! I love these flavors!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:03

      Thank you Laura!

      Reply
  4. wok with ray says

    March 20, 2013 at 20:09

    This is so beautiful! You captured the vivid colors of the dish. Wow! :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:03

      Thank you Ray!

      Reply
  5. GourmetGetaways says

    March 20, 2013 at 20:18

    What a gorgeous and nourishing soup! It is just packed with goodness! I can imagine all the delicious flavours. Thank you so much for sharing my soups in your story xx

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:03

      It really worked out well, thank you Julie! xx

      Reply
  6. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    March 20, 2013 at 20:20

    Your photos alone brightened and warmed my day. Even though it is the first day of spring here in New England, our ground has an additional foot of snow from yesterday.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:04

      Thank you so much Karen! I hope spring weather arrives soon for us all.

      Reply
  7. Suzanne Perazzini says

    March 20, 2013 at 23:03

    I love one-pot dishes and used to be the queen of them. Life is a little more complicated now but this looks like it would be perfect. The only thing is that I don’t think we can get trout here. It is protected.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:18

      Sorry to hear that, but I’m sure you’ll make some great new one-pot dishes that fit your new dietary guidelines. I did hear trout isn’t common or found there — substitute with something else.:)

      Reply
  8. Joan Nova says

    March 20, 2013 at 23:27

    Gorgeous photo, tasty dish! It’s all here.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:18

      Thank you Joan!

      Reply
  9. john@kitchenriffs says

    March 20, 2013 at 23:28

    Great food styling – I love the trout tail! I can eat hearty soups and stews any season, too, but I agree with you that when the weather turns warmer I crave veggies and seafood more than I do meat. Really nice soup – thanks for this.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:19

      Thank you John! Glad you liked the tail sticking out:)

      Reply
  10. Liz says

    March 20, 2013 at 23:36

    I’ve never heard of jjigae, but with this soup as a substitute, I’m not sure I need to know what it tastes like. Such a beautiful, flavorful soup…as well as evocative photos!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:19

      If you ever have the opportunity to try jjigae you should Lizzy. Thank you:)

      Reply
  11. Sue | My Korean Kitchen says

    March 21, 2013 at 00:16

    I was going to say ‘it looks like a nice fish jjigae’. :) It looks very flavourful! Nice capturing that evaporating steam! I don’t often get such a good shut while the food is still warm. Hehe ..

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:20

      Hehe, I wish it really was but it’s only an imitation. Steam capture is difficult, I’m still working on getting it down. Thank you Sue:)

      Reply
  12. yummychunklet says

    March 21, 2013 at 03:18

    What a tasty looking fish stew!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:21

      Thank you Ms. yummychincklet:)

      Reply
  13. Eha says

    March 21, 2013 at 03:53

    What a delightful offering – as I have mentioned before, the actual season served seems to have very little to do with what I choose. Think this a lovely recipe and shall mark it accordingly, but ‘trout’ is not such a common fish Down Under and is priecd accordingly, so, perchance something just a tad more different :) !

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:53

      Hi Eha,

      That’s too bad about the trout, but you can substitute as you like. Thanks!

      Reply
  14. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says

    March 21, 2013 at 06:25

    Happy Spring!! I love when inspirations turns delicious at the end of the day :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:53

      Happy spring to you Kiran! Me too:)

      Reply
  15. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

    March 21, 2013 at 16:29

    Very flavoursome and tasty!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:54

      Thank you Angie!

      Reply
  16. Shumaila says

    March 21, 2013 at 17:16

    Beautifully captured! The first shot with the colors, the steam is brilliant!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:54

      Thank you Shumaila!

      Reply
  17. Kristi @ My San Francisco Kitchen says

    March 21, 2013 at 18:26

    You are so talented, this looks incredible! Can you come make this for us for dinner one night?? :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:54

      Any time Kristi:) Thank you!

      Reply
  18. Manju says

    March 21, 2013 at 20:16

    How beautiful that stew looks, and that fish tail is almost teasing me ;-)

    Love your pictures…its better than real, honestly! Looks like evryones in the mood to enjoy stews or soups, even I posted a soup just this week…thanks a bunch for sharing your comments on that :-)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:55

      Hi Manju,

      Thank you so much! It is this crazy weather that leaves us craving soup:)

      Reply
  19. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz says

    March 21, 2013 at 22:19

    Gorgeous and delicious soup. I enjoy a nice fish stew as well and it does call for warmer days….soon here I hope.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:55

      Thank you Evelyne! I think we are all ready for winter to go away.

      Reply
  20. Jill @ MadAboutMacarons says

    March 21, 2013 at 22:38

    Wow, Nancy! What a festive way to celebrate spring. Gorgeous colours, amazing photos and ingredients to make the toes curl. Bring on Spring and fast!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:56

      Thank you so much Jill, and yes please do! :)

      Reply
  21. Marta @ What should I eat for breakfast today says

    March 22, 2013 at 02:45

    I happens and usually it’s very painful… You’re so lucky that you could make this amazing stew instead.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:56

      Lucky indeed Marta, scary to think what might have been if was unlucky. Lol:)

      Reply
  22. mjskit says

    March 22, 2013 at 03:35

    I have to admit that I don’t make near enough fish stews, soups, or fish dishes. The only time I can get trout is when Bobby goes trout fishing and unfortunately, that’s not near enough. This is such a great looking stew! I love all of the flavors, and you’re right – it’s lighter than normal stews making it perfect for spring!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:57

      That’s too bad MJ! I love trout and it is about the only fresh fish available here. Thank you so much!

      Reply
  23. anna says

    March 22, 2013 at 05:29

    ha! that tail sticking out is gorgeous! i have tried to re create jigae many times, and never had success. :(

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:58

      Hehe, you like?:) One of these days Anna so don’t give up.

      Reply
  24. Julia {The Roasted Root} says

    March 22, 2013 at 15:54

    Happy spring, yippeeee! I’m ready for bloomin’ flowers and blue skies! Your Asian Spiced Fish Stew looks so unique and adventurous! I love your fun take on food!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:58

      Aren’t we all:) Thank you Julia

      Reply
  25. Shut Up & Cook | The Attainable Gourmet says

    March 23, 2013 at 02:11

    This looks exquisite! What great flavors. I bet coconut rice would be a great addition. YUM!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:58

      Oh yes that is a wonderful idea. You know I’ll have to make this again soon with a side of coconut rice. Thank you!

      Reply
  26. Betty says

    March 23, 2013 at 04:24

    Happy spring to you too! The soup is fabulous, with all of its beautiful colors and flavors. :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:59

      Thank you Betty!

      Reply
  27. Ramona says

    March 23, 2013 at 14:36

    What a beautiful fish stew. :)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:59

      Thank you Ramona.

      Reply
  28. Sandra says

    March 24, 2013 at 14:17

    This is one gorgeous dish!!!

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 20:59

      Thanks Sandra!

      Reply
  29. Victoria of Flavors of the Sun says

    March 24, 2013 at 17:47

    This looks oddly light and fresh–I suppose it is all those wonderful clean flavors. The soups from your friend also look great.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:00

      It really is very light, so it makes it perfect for warmer weather — that is if it ever gets here. Thanks Victoria.

      Reply
  30. Bam's Kitchen says

    March 25, 2013 at 00:19

    Your photos say it all. Miso, dashi and ginger and many other healthy ingredients makes this fish stew a delight spring dish. Love that photo with the steam coming off of it, gorgeous and delicious. Take care, BAM

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:00

      Thank you so much Bam!

      Reply
  31. Heide M. says

    March 25, 2013 at 02:12

    Sounds healthy.

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 21:00

      I think it is;)

      Reply
  32. Heather @girlichef says

    March 25, 2013 at 23:38

    I have never had Jjigae, but I would ADORE a bowl of this soup – it’s GORGEOUS! Trout is one of my favorite fish – and that bowl is just chock-ful. Yum! (and yes, I have nights like that all the time…I’m out of just enough ingredients that I can’t make exactly what I’m craving…drives me nuts!)

    Reply
    • Spicie Foodie says

      March 25, 2013 at 23:42

      I think you would also love jjigae. Glad to hear I’m not the only unprepared one, hehe:) Thank you Heather!

      Reply
  33. Myla says

    May 9, 2018 at 13:54

    Do you add water before you boil?

    Reply
    • Nancy Lopez-McHugh says

      May 15, 2018 at 01:25

      Hi Myla!

      Good catch, thank you. I’ve just added the water to the ingredients lists, and yes you add water to the pot before boiling. You want enough water to cover the rest of the ingredients. Thanks & enjoy!

      Reply

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