Gochujang Bolognese with Tteokbokki

The Korean-Italian fusion no one asked for, but everyone needs. Korean flavors pair seamlessly with Italian ones to make an absolutely spectacular dish.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

In a pan, brown ground beef and pork until fully rendered.

Step 2

In a pot or dutch oven, make a soffrito by sweating minced onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil.

Step 3

Once the soffrito is cooked, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Step 4

Then add tomato paste, gochujang, and gochugaru. Cook until darkened.

Step 5

Then add the cooked meat, a bottle of red wine and reduce by 90 %.

Step 6

Add a bottle of tomato passata, and a thyme and bay leaf bouquet. Simmer for 2 hours.

Step 7

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 8

Cook tteokbokki in boiling water until softened, about 2 min. Then combine with an appropriate amount of gochujang bolognese and enjoy!