Braised Mackerel with Aged Radish Greens Kimchi: A Rice-Winning Delicacy
Braised Mackerel with Aged Radish Greens Kimchi: A Rice-Winning Delicacy
Seasonal Delight! A Flavorful Braised Mackerel Recipe Using Aged Radish Greens Kimchi
After enjoying fresh mackerel for a braised dish last week, I froze the leftovers. This time, I decided to create a special braised mackerel using aged radish greens kimchi. Instead of napa cabbage kimchi, I opted for radish greens kimchi, which I personally prefer. Since it was just for me, I used a kimchi that wasn’t overly fermented. While the frozen mackerel wasn’t quite as fresh as the original, the deep flavor of the radish greens kimchi combined with the seasoning created a wonderfully complex taste, far more satisfying than a dish made with seasoning alone. It’s certainly not a bad dish by any means! I finished a whole bowl of rice with this dish so quickly, it was amazing! Why does this happen, you wonder? Give this unique braised mackerel with radish greens kimchi a try as a delightful special dish! Start your week on a fresh note with this recipe! ♡
Main Ingredients- 8 pieces of mackerel
- Aged radish greens kimchi (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Water (as needed)
Seasoning Sauce- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp cheongju (rice wine) or cooking wine
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp cheongju (rice wine) or cooking wine
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Place the cut aged radish greens kimchi into a pot and simmer until it becomes tender. If the kimchi is too sour, you can add a little sugar to balance the flavor.
Step 2
Prepare the delicious seasoning sauce for the braised mackerel. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of water, 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp cheongju, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp olive oil. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 3
Once the kimchi in the pot is tender and almost cooked, arrange the prepared mackerel pieces attractively over the kimchi. Pour the prepared seasoning sauce evenly over the mackerel and kimchi. Ensure the sauce coats everything well.
Step 4
Bring the pot to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the mackerel is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened and permeated the ingredients. Basting the fish with the simmering sauce occasionally will enhance the flavor.
Step 5
When the mackerel is nicely browned and the sauce has reduced to a desirable consistency, turn off the heat. Serve the braised mackerel beautifully on a plate. Enjoy this delicious dish with a hot bowl of rice!
