Gaori Jjim || Steamed Skate, 가오리찜 1

Gaori Jjim is a Korean dish featuring steamed skate, a type of flatfish. It’s often seasoned with a simple mixture of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, resulting in a delicate and flavorful dish.

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-sized skate
• 2 green onions
• 1 red chili pepper
• For the marinade:
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • Toasted sesame seeds, black pepper, sesame oil to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the skate: Clean the skate thoroughly and cut it into serving-sized pieces. Salt the pieces and let them sit for a while to cure.
2. Dry the skate: Place the salted skate on a rack and let it dry for 2-3 days until it’s firm and slightly dried.
3. Prepare the garnish: Slice the green onions diagonally and the red chili pepper into thin rings. Remove the seeds from the chili pepper.
4. Make the marinade: In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and chopped green onion.
5. Steam the skate: Place a steamer rack in a pot and add water. Steam the dried skate until it’s almost cooked. Pour the marinade over the skate and let it steam for a few more minutes until the flavors have melded.
6. Serve: Transfer the steamed skate to a serving plate and garnish with the sliced green onions and red chili pepper.