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Braised Semi-Dried Pollock

Kodari-jorim is a classic Korean side dish of semi-dried pollock braised with radish in a sweet-spicy soy sauce. The fish turns chewy and savory while the radish absorbs rich umami flavor.

Prep 25minCook 35min4 servings

kodari jorimbraised pollockKorean fish side dishspicy soy braised fishKorean banchan reciperadish braised fish

Ingredients (4 servings)

Ingredient	Amount	Unit
semi-dried pollock	2	ea
Korean radish	350	g
onion	120	g
green onion	60	g
soy sauce	3	tbsp
gochujang	1.5	tbsp
gochugaru	1	tbsp
sugar	1	tbsp
minced garlic	1	tbsp
water	350	ml

Instructions

1
Trim the fins from the pollock, cut into portions, rinse briefly in cold water, and pat dry.
2
Slice the radish into 1 cm half-moons, slice onion thickly, and diagonal-slice the green onion.
3
Layer radish in a pot, place pollock on top, then pour in water mixed with soy sauce, gochujang, gochugaru, sugar, and minced garlic.
4
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and braise for 20 minutes.
5
Add onion and continue braising for 10 minutes, spooning sauce over the fish.
6
Add green onion, simmer 2-3 more minutes, then cool slightly before storing.