Savory Braised Flatfish (Godeungeo Jorim)
A Hearty Breakfast Spread for Kids: Mussels and Soybean Paste Soup, Braised Flatfish, and Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes
Nourish your children’s mornings with a delicious and satisfying breakfast featuring a nutritious mussel and soybean paste soup, savory and sweet braised flatfish, and crispy stir-fried shredded potatoes. This recipe is perfect for the whole family to enjoy together.
Nourishing Mussel and Soybean Paste Soup- 1 Potato, cubed
- 1/2 Onion, sliced
- 1/2 King Oyster Mushroom, sliced
- 1 Korean Green Chili Pepper, sliced (optional, for heat)
- A pinch of Carrot, diced
- 100g Mussels, cleaned
- 1/2 Green Onion, chopped
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
Sweet and Savory Braised Flatfish- 1 Flatfish (or similar white fish), cut into pieces
- 1/5 Korean Radish (Daikon), sliced
- 1/2 Green Onion, sliced diagonally
- 1 Korean Green Chili Pepper, sliced diagonally (optional)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Cups Broth (or water)
- A pinch of Sesame Seeds
Crispy Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes- 1 Potato, julienned
- 1/2 Onion, julienned
- 1/2 King Oyster Mushroom, julienned
- A pinch of Carrot, julienned
- A pinch of Salt
- Cooking Oil, as needed
- A pinch of Sesame Seeds
- A pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Flatfish (or similar white fish), cut into pieces
- 1/5 Korean Radish (Daikon), sliced
- 1/2 Green Onion, sliced diagonally
- 1 Korean Green Chili Pepper, sliced diagonally (optional)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or sugar)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 2 Cups Broth (or water)
- A pinch of Sesame Seeds
Crispy Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes- 1 Potato, julienned
- 1/2 Onion, julienned
- 1/2 King Oyster Mushroom, julienned
- A pinch of Carrot, julienned
- A pinch of Salt
- Cooking Oil, as needed
- A pinch of Sesame Seeds
- A pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Mussel and Soybean Paste Soup] First, prepare a flavorful broth by simmering dried anchovies and kelp. Once the broth is ready, add the cubed potato, diced carrot, sliced onion, and sliced king oyster mushroom. Let them cook until tender. 
Step 2
Bring the broth to a boil, then dissolve the soybean paste by sifting it through a fine-mesh sieve into the pot. Add the cleaned mussels and simmer until they open and are cooked through. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become tough.
Step 3
Finally, stir in the minced garlic, diagonally sliced green onion, and the optional Korean green chili pepper for a touch of heat. Simmer for another moment to let the flavors meld. Your nourishing mussel and soybean paste soup is ready!
Step 4
[Braised Flatfish] Now, let’s make the star dish: braised flatfish! Rinse the flatfish and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Slice the green onion diagonally, and cut the Korean radish and green chili pepper into similar sizes. Placing radish at the bottom of the pot prevents the fish from sticking and helps it absorb the sauce. 
Step 5
Line the bottom of a wide pot with the sliced radish. Arrange the prepared flatfish pieces over the radish. Pour in the broth (or water), ensuring the fish is about halfway submerged.
Step 6
Let’s make the delicious braising sauce! Combine the soy sauce, mirin, corn syrup (or sugar), minced garlic, and gochugaru in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.
Step 7
Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the flatfish. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and let it simmer until the fish and radish have absorbed the flavors and the sauce has thickened to a glaze. Once the sauce is slightly reduced, add the sliced green onions and simmer for a final moment to finish.
Step 8
Serve the braised flatfish attractively on a plate. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds for a delightful finish. This dish is truly a ‘rice thief’ – it’s that good!
Step 9
[Stir-fried Shredded Potatoes] Lastly, let’s whip up a simple yet delicious stir-fried shredded potato dish. Julienne the potatoes, onion, carrot, and king oyster mushrooms into similar thin strips. Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the julienned potatoes and carrots first and stir-fry until the potatoes become slightly translucent. Then, add the julienned onion and king oyster mushrooms and continue to stir-fry until all vegetables are tender-crisp. 
Step 10
Season with salt to taste and add a pinch of black pepper for enhanced flavor. Stir well to combine. Transfer the stir-fried vegetables to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and your crispy and delicious stir-fried shredded potatoes are ready!
