Pyeongchang's clean valleys and rivers are a treasure trove of freshwater fish species, and a great source of freshwater fish used to make minmul maeuntang. Farm-raised trout and common carp can also be used as ingredients in minmul maeuntang.
Fresh freshwater fish is boiled with various vegetables. The pungent and refreshing taste of minmul maeuntang attracts gourmets.