Korean Braised Cod with Vegetables
Quick answer
- Total time
- 40 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 3 servings
- Ingredients
- 9
About this dish
Daegu-jjim braises thick cod fillets with Korean radish, onion, and green onion in a sauce built from gochugaru, soy sauce, garlic, and cooking wine.
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Cod holds up well to braising: its firm, flaky flesh absorbs the spiced cooking liquid without breaking apart, even after extended time in the pot. The radish soaks up the braising sauce and turns sweet against the backdrop of chili heat. Garlic and cooking wine together neutralize any fishiness from the cod. The dish is done when just enough glossy sauce remains at the bottom of the pan to spoon over steamed rice for a satisfying one-bowl meal. The same method works with pollock or monkfish in place of cod.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Season
Pat 600 g cod fillet dry thoroughly with paper towels, then cut into bite-size pieces.
Removing excess moisture helps the seasoning adhere to the fish.
- 2Prep
Slice 200 g radish 1 cm thick and line the pot bottom, then spread 120 g shredded onion on top.
- 3Season
Combine 1.5 tbsp gochugaru, 1.5 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp cooking wine, and 350 ml water in a bowl.
Pour into the pot and bring to a boil.
- 4Control
Place cod on top of the radish and onion.
Once boiling, reduce to medium heat, cover, and cook for 12 minutes as the broth begins to reduce.
- 5Season
Add 40 g green onion sliced diagonally, then spoon the broth over the fish and braise 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens and the fish takes on a glaze.
- 6Finish
Use a spatula to flip the cod once gently so the underside absorbs the seasoning, then serve immediately.
Flipping too often breaks the delicate flesh.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Daegu-jjim contains firm cod fillets that hold their shape while absorbing a spicy soy seasoning.
- Finish cue
- Use a spatula to flip the cod once gently so the underside absorbs the seasoning, then serve immediately.
- Avoid this
- Cod is delicate, so avoid frequent stirring.
Cooking decision evidence
Calculated Charim data and applicable official cooking and food safety guidance.
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40min, 9 ingredients
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