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Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts)

Firm monkfish braised with soybean sprouts in a spicy gochugaru sauce. High-protein, low-carb, bold.

35min
217kcal
26.2gprotein
Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts) — Korean recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 600 g Monkfish
  • 300 g Bean sprouts
  • 2 tbsp Gochugaru
  • 1 tbsp Doenjang
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Scallions
  • 1 tbsp Toasted sesame oil
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch (optional)

Method

  1. Mince the garlic and slice the scallions; mix the gochugaru, doenjang, garlic, sesame oil, and salt into a paste.
  2. Blanch the soybean sprouts 3 minutes and drain.
  3. Simmer the monkfish chunks with the paste and a little water until just cooked, 8 minutes.
  4. Fold in the sprouts, thicken with the cornstarch slurry, and toss to glaze.
  5. Scatter scallions over and serve.

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About Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts)

Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts) is a Korean lunch or dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes and serves 4.

Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts)?

A serving has about 217 calories — 26.2g protein, 13.9g carbs, 7.3g fat, 4.9g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is it high in protein?

Each serving has about 26.2g of protein, roughly 48% of its calories.

Is Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Doenjang. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts) take to make?

About 35 minutes start to finish, but only around 17 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out cornstarch — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Agujjim (Braised Monkfish & Sprouts) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.