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Frozen Pollock Stew 동태찌개

Spicy stew of frozen pollock, radish and tofu.

동태찌개 영어로: Frozen Pollock Stew · 한국어 안내

Frozen Pollock Stew (동태찌개)
Photo: Chloe Lim, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons. A typical version — restaurants vary.

Frozen Pollock Stew in Korean

동태찌개

dongtaejjigae

SpicyNot vegetarian
Contains
Fish
Allergens
Fish, Soy
Where
Korean restaurants 한식당

Order it in Korean

A medium Frozen Pollock Stew, please.

동태찌개 중자로 주세요.

dongtaejjigae jungjaro juseyo.

Less spicy, please.

덜 맵게 해 주세요.

deol maepge hae juseyo.

Sizes: 소 small, 중 medium, 대 large.

What's in it

Pollock, radish, tofu, chili.

More about Frozen Pollock Stew

Pollock has many names in Korean: fresh is saengtae, frozen is dongtae, dried is bugeo and half-dried is kodari. Dongtae-jjigae is a winter favourite, often with minari added for fragrance.

Special diets and allergies

Recipes vary between restaurants. If an ingredient matters to you, ask before you order — or show a diet card.

Quick answers

What is frozen pollock stew?

Spicy stew of frozen pollock, radish and tofu.

Is frozen pollock stew spicy?

Yes — it is spicy. You can ask for less spice: 덜 맵게 해 주세요 (deol maepge hae juseyo).

Is frozen pollock stew vegetarian?

No — fish is part of the dish.

Does frozen pollock stew contain pork?

Usually pork-free.

What is frozen pollock stew called in Korean?

동태찌개, pronounced “dongtaejjigae”.

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