Galchi Jorim

About the dish

A rice thief braised with flavor-soaked radish. Galchi-jorim is hairtail braised with radish in a spicy sauce, the seasoned radish a delicacy in itself. It is a signature side dish of Namdo, where hairtail was plentiful, such as Jeju and Mokpo.

Key ingredient

Hairtail (galchi) — rich in essential fatty acids and protein, good for growth and recovery; unsaturated fats support vascular health and brain development; rich in vitamins to help support wellness around night blindness. In season autumn; mainly from Jeju and Mokpo.

Ingredients

Main: hairtail, radish, potato, onion, scallion, green chili · Seasoning: chili powder, gochujang, soy sauce, minced garlic, ginger

Simple recipe

1. Cut the hairtail into pieces and rinse.
2. Cut the radish thick and line the pot bottom.
3. Spoon on a soy-sauce and chili-powder sauce.
4. Add water and braise until the radish is cooked.
5. Spoon the sauce over the hairtail and reduce.

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