Maeutang is a spicy Korean fish stew that is usually made with freshwater or saltwater fish such as red snapper, pollock, cod, monkfish, or sea bass. Traditionally, a whole fish is used in the dish, including the head and the bones. The fish is cut into pieces and is then simmered in an anchovy-based broth together with vegetables and occasionally tofu, while the whole dish is usually spiced with gochujang chili paste and chili pepper flakes.