Sancheoneo Hoe

About the dish

A pristine freshwater fish raised by clear valleys. Sancheoneo lives only in the cleanest first-grade water; its flesh is clean-tasting and springy. It is a winter delicacy of Gangwon's mountains, made famous by the Hwacheon ice-fishing festival.

Key ingredient

Cherry trout (sancheoneo) — a freshwater fish of clear streams, lean and protein-rich; unsaturated fats support vascular health; low in fat and easy to digest. In season winter; mainly from Hwacheon and Pyeongchang.

Ingredients

Main: cherry trout, lettuce, perilla leaves, radish strips, carrot · Seasoning: cho-gochujang (vinegared chili paste), minced garlic, sesame

Simple recipe

1. Clean the trout, removing scales and innards.
2. Fillet and slice thin.
3. Dip briefly in ice water for firmness.
4. Arrange on a plate with the vegetables.
5. Serve with cho-gochujang or wasabi soy sauce.

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