Godeungeojorim || Braised Mackerel, 炖青花鱼, 燉青花魚, サバの煮付け, 고등어조림 2

Godeungeojorim is a popular Korean dish featuring braised mackerel. It’s a hearty and comforting meal, perfect for a cold day.

Ingredients:

• Mackerel, cleaned and cut into pieces
• Radish, cut into chunks
• Onion, sliced
• Garlic, minced
• Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
• Soy sauce
• Sugar
• Water or dashi stock

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Vegetables:
   • Cut the radish and onion into bite-sized pieces.
   • Mince the garlic.
2. Make the Sauce:
   • In a small bowl, combine gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, and a bit of water to create a thick sauce.
3. Braise the Mackerel:
   • In a large pot, heat some oil.
   • Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.
   • Add the radish and onion and cook until softened.
   • Add the mackerel and coat it with the sauce.
   • Pour in enough water or dashi stock to cover the ingredients.
   • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the fish is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
4. Serve:
   • Serve hot with a bowl of rice.

Tips:

• For a spicier stew, add more gochujang and gochugaru.
• If you don’t have dashi stock, you can use water or fish stock.
• To add more depth of flavor, you can add a few dried anchovies or a piece of kelp to the broth.
• This dish is often enjoyed with a side of kimchi or other Korean side dishes.