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Doenjang Prawn Stir-Fry

This Korean Stir-Fry leans on doenjang to do the heavy lifting. We braise the Prawn for real depth, then bring it together in one pan.

4.7 from 761 cooks
Prep30 min
Cook90 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Doenjang Prawn Stir-Fry
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the doenjang elements, and pat the prawn dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the prawn. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the rice vinegar and the rest of the doenjang flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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