Delicious Seasoned Silver Cod Roe (Galchi Sokjeot) Recipe
How to Season Silver Cod Roe to Be Tastier Than Ssamjang
This recipe is designed to reduce the saltiness of galchi sokjeot, making it a perfect accompaniment for wraps without needing ssamjang. While it’s a simple preparation, having it on hand elevates any meal. Enjoy delicious wraps with just #galchi sokjeot, offering a savory and flavorful experience that pairs wonderfully with grilled meats or as a standalone side.
Main Ingredient
- 1 cup Galchi Sokjeot (Silver Cod Roe)
Vegetable Ingredients
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (Korean red chili peppers)
- 2 red chili peppers
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 green onion (white part mostly)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (Korean red chili peppers)
- 2 red chili peppers
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 green onion (white part mostly)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Since galchi sokjeot can come in large pieces, finely mince it with a knife. This helps to mellow its intense saltiness and allows it to blend better with the other ingredients.
Step 2
To balance the saltiness and enhance the flavor of the galchi sokjeot, prepare fresh vegetables. Finely chop the Cheongyang peppers, red chili peppers, and onion. Slicing the white parts of the green onion will add a fragrant aroma.
Step 3
Combine the finely minced galchi sokjeot with the prepared vegetables and all the seasoning ingredients, including gochugaru and minced garlic. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon until well combined. This is the foundation for your delicious #galchi sokjeot seasoning.
Step 4
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. This adds a nutty richness, completing your savory #galchi sokjeot ssamjang. The sesame oil helps to bring out the umami of the roe.
Step 5
Transfer the prepared galchi sokjeot seasoning into a small storage container and refrigerate. Having this ready makes it convenient to enjoy with wraps anytime, without needing traditional ssamjang.
Step 6
Galchi sokjeot offers a unique salty yet deeply savory flavor. It’s also a wonderful addition to kimchi, lending a rich depth of taste during the winter months. While it can be a bit pricey, a purchase of around 10,000 won (approx. $8 USD) will provide a good amount to enjoy for quite some time.
Step 7
We often think of burdock root as the only edible part, but burdock leaves are surprisingly delicious when steamed and eaten as wraps! If you have burdock growing, steaming the leaves and serving them with this galchi sokjeot seasoning creates a delightful and unique dish, perhaps even more appealing than other common wrap greens. Growing your own makes it even more special.
Step 8
With fresh romaine lettuce and fragrant burdock leaves, this flavorful galchi sokjeot seasoning is all you need to make a hearty meal. You’ll find yourself easily eating two bowls of rice! As summer approaches, steamed pumpkin leaves will also be a fantastic pairing. Enjoy the unique taste of galchi sokjeot with seasonal vegetables.
