Fresh & Vibrant: Homemade Sasahem-Style Raw Fish Rice Bowl (Hoedeopbap)
Fresh & Vibrant: Homemade Sasahem-Style Raw Fish Rice Bowl (Hoedeopbap)
A Symphony of Flavors: Deliciously Tangy and Sweet Raw Fish Rice Bowl
Experience the exquisite balance of fresh sashimi, crisp vegetables, and a zesty, sweet, and spicy homemade gochujang sauce in this Hoedeopbap recipe. Elevate your home dining with this restaurant-quality delight!
Main Ingredients- Fresh Rockfish (with dark skin)
- Fresh Flounder (white flesh)
- Fresh Gizzard Shad (with reddish hue)
- 2-3 Korean Green Chilies (Cheongyang)
- 1 Red Chili
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/4 Carrot, julienned
- 5-7 Perilla Leaves (Kkaennip)
- 5-7 Lettuce leaves
- 1/4 Onion, thinly sliced
Special Gochujang Sauce- 5 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 cup Sugar
- 5 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1/2 cup Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s prepare the stars of our dish: the fresh sashimi! The fish with dark skin is rockfish, the white-fleshed one is flounder, and the one with a reddish tint is gizzard shad. Prepare about 150g of each type; this will be enough for two generous servings. Purchase fresh sashimi-grade fish and slice it thinly.
Step 2
Add a generous amount of fresh vegetables from your refrigerator to enhance the Hoedeopbap’s vibrant texture and flavor. Lettuce and aromatic perilla leaves are highly recommended, especially when in season. Wash the lettuce and perilla leaves thoroughly, pat them dry, and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Julienne the carrot and thinly slice the onion.
Step 3
Now, let’s chop the special ingredients that will elevate the flavor of your raw fish rice bowl! Thinly slice the Korean green chilies for a pleasant heat and the fresh garlic cloves for a refreshing zest. The sharp taste of fresh garlic will deepen the overall complexity of the dish.
Step 4
It’s time to make our irresistible special Gochujang sauce! In a bowl, combine 5 tablespoons of Gochujang, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1/2 cup of vinegar, 1/2 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds, and 1/2 cup of sugar. Whisk everything together until well combined. A delicious sauce is key to an amazing Hoedeopbap, so ensure a good balance of sweetness, tanginess, and spiciness for a truly satisfying result.
Step 5
In a wide bowl, place a little less than one bowl of warm cooked rice.
Step 6
Generously arrange the prepared fresh sashimi and colorful vegetables over the rice. The beauty of Hoedeopbap lies in its abundant toppings of fish and crisp greens.
Step 7
Drizzle a generous amount of the homemade special Gochujang sauce over the beautifully arranged sashimi and vegetables. This tangy and sweet sauce will bring all the ingredients together harmoniously.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle some crumbled dried seaweed (gim) for an extra nutty aroma. Your delicious Hoedeopbap, reminiscent of a seaside restaurant experience, is now complete! Mix it all up and enjoy your meal!
