Godeungeo-Jorim (Korean Braised Mackerel with Radish)

Ingredients

• 2 Mackerel Fillets
• 1/2 a Radish, peeled and cut into thin strips
• 2 cloves of Garlic, minced
• 2 Green Onions, chopped
• 2 tablespoons of Soy Sauce
• 2 tablespoons of Mirin
• 1 teaspoon of Gochujang
• 2 tablespoons of Sesame Oil
• 1 teaspoon of Sugar
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Garnishes (Optional): Sesame Seeds, Chopped Green Onions, Roasted Seaweed, etc.

Directions

1. In a medium-sized pot, combine the soy sauce, mirin, gochujang, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
2. Add the mackerel and radish to the pot and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add the green onion and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Garnish with sesame seeds, green onions, and/or roasted seaweed, if desired.
6. Serve hot with rice and/or other sides.

Interesting Facts

• Godeungeo-jorim is a type of jorim, a Korean dish in which ingredients are braised or simmered in a thick sauce.
• Mackerel is a source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are essential fatty acids that your body needs but can’t make itself.
• Radish is high in vitamin C and other minerals, and is a good source of dietary fiber.
• Gochujang is a spicy, fermented condiment made from red chili peppers, glutinous rice, fermented soybeans, and salt.