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A Plate & A Glass

Imyeonsueo Gui

임연수어구이
Im-yeon-su-eo Gui

Grilled Atka mackerel, an East-Sea autumn fish

About the dish

The skin of imyeonsueo is so delicious that an old saying claims a wealthy man went broke wrapping his rice in it. Grilled until golden, imyeonsueo gui is a classic winter side dish of the East Sea coast.

Key ingredient

Atka mackerel (imyeonsueo) — a mild white fish, lean and rich in protein; unsaturated fatty acids support vascular health, along with plentiful vitamins. Winter season, mainly from the East Sea & Gangwon.

Ingredients

Main: Atka mackerel, coarse salt · Seasoning: salt

Simple recipe

  1. Clean the fish and score the skin.
  2. Sprinkle it with salt and let it sit briefly.
  3. Pat it dry.
  4. Grill it in a pan or over a grate.
  5. Cook until the skin is crisp and serve.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Dalholjinju40
Nongeophoesabeobin Dalholjujo · Gangwon · ABV 40%

Dalholjinju40 (Nongeophoesabeobin Dalholjujo, Gangwon) — a distilled soju at 40% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.

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