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Dried Pollack Steamed

Dried Pollack Steamed

A recipe for steamed dried pollack with a clean, savory, and nutty flavor.

KoreanSide Dish
⏱️ 16 min total📝 11 steps

What You'll Need

Dried pollack1 whole
Cooking oil1/2 tbsp
Sesame oil1/2 tbsp
Water3/4 cup
Cheongju (refined rice wine)1 tbsp
Soy sauce2 tbsp
Minced green onion2 tbsp
Minced garlic1 tbsp
Rice syrup1 tbsp

Instructions

1

Cut off the tail end of the dried pollack, and also remove the head portion that is not used for steaming.

2

Soak the prepared dried pollack in water for 6 to 8 minutes to soften it.

⏱️ 7m 0s
3

In a bowl, make the sauce by combining 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp minced green onion, 1 tbsp sesame salt, 1 tbsp rice syrup, 1/2 tbsp sesame oil, and chili.

4

Scrape off the scales of the soaked dried pollack, remove any bones, and cut into bite-sized pieces using scissors.

5

Make diagonal cuts on the skin side of the dried pollack to prevent it from curling.

6

Cut the tomato into quarters to prepare.

7

Sprinkle 1 tbsp of Cheongju on the ends of the pollack skin to add fragrance.

8

Grease a pot or frying pan with cooking oil.

9

Layer the prepared dried pollack and the sauce.

10

Pour 3/4 cup of water into the pot, rinsing the sauce bowl to ensure it is evenly distributed.

11

Cover with a lid and simmer for about 9 minutes to finish the tender steamed dish.

⏱️ 9m 0s