Choi Kang-rok's Mulhoe

A refreshing mulhoe made by thinly slicing leftover raw fish and sea eel, mixing them with vegetables in cho-gochujang (spicy red chili paste), and then pouring a cold broth based on doenjang (soybean paste), served with somyeon noodles.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Pre-seasoning the fish and vegetables with cho-gochujang before adding the broth ensures the flavors don't get diluted in the generous amount of liquid.
  • Adding seafood with a firm texture like abalone, sea cucumber, or squid will enhance the chewing experience.
  • Sea eel can have small bones, so make fine cuts and blanch only briefly to ensure tenderness without bones getting stuck.
  • If you have leftover broth after eating the mulhoe, you can also enjoy it by mixing in cold rice.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to stimulate their appetite lost due to the summer heat.
  • Those who want to creatively use leftover raw fish in a spicy and sour dish.
  • Those who want to experience a deep flavor with the savory umami of doenjang, beyond the typical cho-gochujang taste of mulhoe.

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