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Daegu Jorim (Braised Black Cod & Radish)

Korean soy-braised black cod over daikon that drinks up the sauce. The fish is delicate, so baste gently and try not to break it apart.

base recipe: 2 servings
#korean#fish#braise

ingredients

servings
2

Seasoning sauce

instructions

  1. 1.Cut up the daikon into 1/2-inch rounds.
  2. 2.Add 2 cups of water to a big pot or pan and lay the daikon in to cover the bottom.
  3. 3.Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 15 minutes.
    15:00
  4. 4.Flip the daikon, layer the green onions and then the black cod on top, pour the sauce over, and cook for 10 minutes.
    10:00
  5. 5.Baste the fish for 5-7 minutes, being careful not to break up the delicate pieces. Let the sauce thicken by scooting the daikon into a pile.
    6:00

revision history

  • — Soy sauce flavor came out too strong and the braise was a little watery. (Next time try gochujang, doenjang, and sesame oil for more umami — it's daikon-heavy so it skews sour)
  • — Made it with two cod fillets and one medium-large daikon; served about 2.