Wild salmon sashimi (Salmon Festival)
The Namdaecheon stream in Yangyang, Gangwon-do, is famous as a river the salmon swim back up each year. Enjoying that omega-3-rich fish as fresh slices of hoe, Yangyang yeoneo-hoe is a delicacy of autumn.
Salmon (yeoneo) — abundant omega-3s (DHA and EPA) keep blood vessels and brain in top form; the antioxidant astaxanthin helps hold off aging, and quality protein maintains muscle. Autumn season, mainly from the Namdaecheon stream in Yangyang.
Main: salmon, onion, julienned radish, perilla leaves, lemon · Seasoning: soy sauce, wasabi
Dongjeongchun (Nongeophoesabeobin㈜sansu, Gangwon) — a refined yakju-cheongju at 8% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.