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Kim Dae-seok's Mackerel Steamed with Old Kimchi

A thoughtful steamed mackerel dish that eliminates fishy odor by sequentially cooking old kimchi and mackerel, enhancing the rich, savory flavor of perilla oil.

Ingredients needed 3 servings

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Cooking tips

  • Do not add mackerel and old kimchi together from the start, as the fish will overcook and become dry and crumbly—always fully simmer the kimchi first.
  • Adding chopped solids from the onion paste helps eliminate fishy taste and enhances the broth’s rich, clinging umami. If unavailable, substitute with sugar.
  • Pre-salting mackerel with sea salt ensures the flesh stays intact during cooking and maintains a chewy, springy texture.

Recommended for

  • Those who want to successfully make a spicy, deeply cooked fish stew with fermented kimchi without any fishy odor.
  • Home cooks looking to use up leftover old kimchi and create a heartfelt main course.

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