Paektu Mountain Forest Mushroom & Perilla/Sesame Hotpot (Beoseot Jeongol) – Authentic North Korea Recipe

Ingredients for Paektu Mountain Forest Mushroom & Perilla/Sesame Hotpot (Beoseot Jeongol) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) shiitake, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups oyster, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup and enoki mushrooms
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted sesame seeds
• 1.5 tbsp traditional North Korea seasoning (garlic, soy-kombu broth, scallions, mild chili)
• 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and toasted sesame seeds for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
2. Stir in garlic, soy-kombu broth, scallions, mild chili and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of North Korea's kitchen.
3. Add shiitake and oyster, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
4. Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
5. Fold in and enoki mushrooms, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.