Braised Croaker with Dried Radish Greens: A Flavorful and Comforting Dish
How to Make Delicious Braised Croaker with Dried Radish Greens
Experience a taste sensation that will bring you back for more! This recipe features tender croaker fish generously layered with savory dried radish greens and crisp radish, all slow-braised to perfection. It’s a truly satisfying dish that makes rice disappear.
Main Ingredients
- 2 fresh croaker fish
- 165g dried radish greens (rehydrated)
- 225g daikon radish
- 1 cheongyang chili pepper
- 7g green onion
- 300ml water
Seasoning Blend
- 2 Tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp eo-ganjang (fish sauce)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
- A pinch of black pepper (dash, dash, dash)
- 2 Tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp eo-ganjang (fish sauce)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes)
- A pinch of black pepper (dash, dash, dash)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing all the ingredients for your braised croaker. Ensure the dried radish greens are rehydrated and tender before you start.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the croaker fish. Hold your knife at a slant and carefully scrape off the scales from the body of the fish. Be mindful as the scales can sometimes jump, so scrape them off thoroughly.
Step 3
This is the final step for preparing the croaker! Trim off the tail and fins from both the dorsal and ventral sides. This makes the fish easier to eat and presents beautifully.
Step 4
Slice the daikon radish into approximately 1cm thick rounds. This forms a delicious base for the braised dish. Slicing them too thin can make them mushy, while too thick might lead to longer cooking times.
Step 5
Cut the rehydrated radish greens into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the cheongyang chili pepper diagonally; it will add a pleasant spicy kick and aroma to the dish.
Step 6
Prepare the seasoning blend that will bring this dish to life. In a bowl, combine the doenjang, eo-ganjang, minced garlic, gochugaru, and black pepper. Mix well until thoroughly combined. Having the seasoning ready beforehand allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 7
In a separate bowl, place the rehydrated radish greens and add the prepared seasoning blend. Gently massage the greens with your hands to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. This step is key to infusing the greens with deep flavor.
Step 8
Now it’s time to assemble the braised dish. Start by placing a layer of the sliced daikon radish at the bottom of your pot. Add about two-thirds of the seasoned radish greens on top of the radish. Arrange the prepared croaker fish over the greens, and then cover the fish with the remaining seasoned radish greens. Layering the greens on both the bottom and top ensures the fish absorbs the flavors evenly and enhances the overall taste. Finally, pour 300ml of water around the edges of the pot.
Step 9
Begin the braising process. Start with the heat on high until the liquid comes to a rolling boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer gently, allowing the flavors to deepen and meld together.
Step 10
When the liquid has reduced to a desired consistency and the ingredients are thoroughly cooked, lower the heat to its lowest setting. Add the sliced green onion and cheongyang chili pepper on top and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes. Your delicious Braised Croaker with Dried Radish Greens is now complete! Enjoy it while it’s hot.
