Spicy and Flavorful Braised Cutlassfish (Galchi Jorim)
Spicy and Flavorful Braised Cutlassfish (Galchi Jorim)
Spicy and Flavorful Braised Cutlassfish (Galchi Jorim)
On a rainy day, this Galchi Jorim (braised cutlassfish) is the perfect comfort food to enjoy with a bowl of hot rice. The deep, spicy sauce seeps into the tender fish, soft radish, and potatoes, making it an irresistible dish. Here’s a hearty home-style recipe that your whole family will love. Let’s get cooking!
Main Ingredients- 4 pieces of fresh cutlassfish
- 1/4 radish (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1-2 potatoes (cut to your preference)
Sauce- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide (for shine and sweetness)
- 2 Tbsp mirin or rice wine (to remove fishiness)
- 1/2 tsp minced ginger
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup or oligosaccharide (for shine and sweetness)
- 2 Tbsp mirin or rice wine (to remove fishiness)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To start making delicious Galchi Jorim, arrange the cut radish and potatoes at the bottom of your pot. These vegetables will absorb the savory sauce as they cook, deepening the flavor, so don’t hesitate to use a generous amount. Drizzle a little soy sauce over them to help the fish absorb the sauce better. Add the minced ginger and garlic to enhance the aroma.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the sauce! In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, sugar, gochugaru, corn syrup, and mirin (or rice wine), mixing well. (Minced garlic and ginger were already added in step 1, so we skip them here.) Rinse the cutlassfish thoroughly under running water and pat it dry with paper towels. Marinate the fish in mirin (or rice wine) for about 10 minutes; this step helps to eliminate any fishy odor.
Step 3
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the ingredients in the pot. Arrange the cutlassfish marinated in mirin on top. Add enough water to almost cover the fish. Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and let it simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes. Spooning some of the sauce over the fish occasionally will help the flavors meld evenly.
Step 4
Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the flavors have penetrated the ingredients, it’s time for the final touches before turning off the heat. If you like, you can add sliced green onions or onions at this stage for an even richer taste and aroma. (Don’t worry if you don’t have these ingredients; the dish will still be delicious!) Your Galchi Jorim, infused with delicious flavors, is ready to be served over a hot bowl of rice. Enjoy!
