Spicy Braised Mackerel with Dried Radish Greens
Flavorful Mackerel Simmered with Radish and Dried Radish Greens – A Perfect Side Dish
I had intended to grill these salted mackerel fillets, but they’ve transformed into a wonderfully flavorful braised dish with dried radish greens! The combination of savory salted mackerel, tender radish greens, and crisp radish creates a dish so delicious it’s a guaranteed ‘rice thief’ – you’ll find yourself eating way more rice than usual. Enjoy this special dish for dinner tonight!
Main Ingredients- 1 salted mackerel fillet (cleaned)
- 1 cup radish (cut into cubes)
- 1 handful boiled dried radish greens (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
Seasoning for Radish Greens- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Mat-ganjang (savory soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Main Braising Sauce- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp Mat-ganjang (savory soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Seasoning for Radish- 1/2 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Mat-ganjang (savory soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Main Braising Sauce- 2 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 2 Tbsp Mat-ganjang (savory soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (rice wine)
- 1 Tbsp sugar or honey
- 1 cup water
- Pinch of black pepper
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Seasoning for Radish- 1/2 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gently rinse the salted mackerel fillet under running water. If you are using fresh mackerel, be sure to lightly salt it beforehand.
Step 2
Cut the boiled dried radish greens into bite-sized pieces. They add a wonderful texture.
Step 3
In a bowl, combine the cubed radish with 1/2 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (soy sauce) and 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix well to allow the radish to absorb the flavors. While pre-seasoning the radish enhances the flavor, it can be omitted if you’re short on time.
Step 4
To the cut dried radish greens, add 1 Tbsp Gochugaru, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp Jin-ganjang, 1 Tbsp Mat-ganjang, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly and let it marinate for a bit to absorb the seasoning.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the main braising sauce. In a separate bowl, combine 2 Tbsp Gochugaru, 1 Tbsp Jin-ganjang, 2 Tbsp Mat-ganjang, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 2 Tbsp Mirin, 1 Tbsp sugar (or honey), 1 cup water, a pinch of black pepper, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. Whisk everything together until well combined.
Step 6
Finally, add the diagonally sliced green onion to the sauce and mix gently. The freshness of the green onion will add another layer of flavor to the dish.
Step 7
In a pot, spread the pre-seasoned radish at the bottom. Then, layer the marinated dried radish greens generously over the radish. Finally, arrange the salted mackerel fillets on top.
Step 8
Pour the prepared main braising sauce evenly over the mackerel and radish greens. Make sure the sauce coats everything well, so the flavors can penetrate deeply.
Step 9
Cover the pot and simmer over medium-low heat for about 15-20 minutes, or until the radish greens and radish are tender and the sauce has thickened. This will result in a delicious braised salted mackerel with dried radish greens. Enjoy it with a hearty bowl of rice!
