Korean Spicy Raw Fish Salad

A classic Korean creation featuring fresh fish enveloped in a deep, well-seasoned sauce of spicy pepper paste, offering a refined kick balanced by subtle notes of acidity and sweetness. The interplay between crisp, fresh vegetables and the tender texture of the fish delivers an authentic Asian culinary experience, rich in color and flavor to elevate any dining occasion.

Prep: 15 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Cut the fish fillets into pieces about 8 cm long and 1 cm thick.
2Put them in cold water and add the vinegar.
3Let the fish sit in the water for 10 minutes to stabilize a bit.
4In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the seasoning sauce.
5Put all the vegetables in a large bowl.
6Drain the fish from the water and press gently to remove excess liquid.
7Add the fish to the bowl with the vegetables.
8Pour the seasoning sauce you made over the fish and vegetables, then add the sesame oil and sesame seeds.
9Mix everything gently with a large spoon.
10Transfer the mixture to a serving plate or bowl.
11Serve as an addition to alcohol or as an independent main course.
12To enjoy it as a dish, put rice in a bowl, add a portion of the mixture and mix well, similar to how you make bibimbap.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons rice syrup (or honey or sugar), 1 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, 4-5 large lettuce leaves, 1 cup seedless cucumber, 1/3 cup carrot, 1/4 cup onion, 1 small serrano pepper, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup gochujang (Korean chili paste)

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Protein: 3.1g
Carbs: 55.1g
Sugar: 36g

Chef tips

Try substituting the fish with salmon or tuna. Add a dash of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 220
Protein: 3.1g
Carbs: 55.1g
Sugar: 36g

Chef tips

Try substituting the fish with salmon or tuna. Add a dash of sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for extra flavor.

Culinary reasoning

A classic Korean creation featuring fresh fish enveloped in a deep, well-seasoned sauce of spicy pepper paste, offering a refined kick balanced by subtle notes of acidity and sweetness. The interplay between crisp, fresh vegetables and the tender texture of the fish delivers an authentic Asian culinary experience, rich in color and flavor to elevate any dining occasion.

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