Spicy Bracken (Gosari) & Beef Stew

Spicy Bracken (Gosari) & Beef Stew

Spicy Bracken (Gosari) & Beef Stew is a hearty dish featuring tender beef, earthy bracken (gosari), and bold flavours from Korean gochujang and gochugaru. I may not have the perfect authentic Korean recipe but having a bowl of this piping hot stew is perfectly comforting on a rainy day.

 

Servings: 4 | Cooking time: 45 minutes

 

Ingredients

 

200g bracken (gosari), soaked overnight, cut into bite-sized pieces
250g beef, cut into small chunks
1 packet shimeiji mushroom1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 medium yellow onion, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

100g Korean vermicelli, soaked

2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chilli paste)

1 tablespoon gochugaru (Korean red chilli flakes)
2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon sesame oil

6 cups water

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Heat sesame oil in a pot over medium heat. Add beef chunks and garlic. Stir-fry until the beef is browned.

 

2. Mix in gochujang, gochugaru, and soy sauce. Stir well.

 

3. Add bracken, sliced onions, and shimeiji mushroom to the pot. Stir everything together for 2–3 minutes.

 

4. Pour in water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 30–35 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

 

5. Add Korean vermicelli and simmer for another 5-6 minutes.

6. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve hot.

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