Korean Soy Sauce Braised Salmon
Are you ready to take your taste buds on a culinary adventure? Today, we’re diving into the world of fusion cuisine with a mouthwatering recipe that combines the rich flavors of soy sauce, the delicate texture of salmon, and the vibrant spices of Korean cuisine. Get ready to savor every bite of our Korean Soy Sauced Braised Salmon.
What Is Jangjorim?
Jangjorim (장조림) is a traditional Korean dish typically made with beef (typically brisket or flank steak). The meat is braised in a soy sauce-based marinade until tender and flavorful. The dish is beloved for its savory-sweet taste and is often served as a side dish (banchan) in Korean cuisine.
To make traditional jangjorim, thinly sliced beef is simmered in a mixture of soy sauce, water, garlic, sugar, and sometimes other ingredients like chili peppers. The beef is cooked until it becomes tender and absorbs the rich flavors of the marinade. Once cooked, the beef is typically sliced into bite-sized pieces and served cold or at room temperature.
Jangjorim is known for its versatility and can be enjoyed on its own as a side dish or used as a topping for rice, noodles, or salads. It’s a popular dish in Korean households and is often prepared in large batches to enjoy over several meals.
Today’s recipe is a twist on the original. We will make jangjorim with salmon as our protein source. We will also include easy to access indigents from our previous post, Essential Ingredients for the Korean Kitchen. Most of these items (if not all items) can be accessed from your local supermarket.
Why You’ll Love It:
- Bold and Balanced Flavors: The combination of soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and aromatic spices creates a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and umami notes.
- Tender and Moist Salmon: Braising the salmon in the marinade ensures that it stays incredibly moist and succulent, while also absorbing all the delicious flavors.
- Quick and Easy: With just a handful of ingredients and simple steps, this recipe is perfect for both busy weeknights and special occasions when you want to impress guests with minimal effort.
Korean Soy Sauce Braised Salmon
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs (24 oz) fresh salmon with skin off
- 4 cups of water
- 6 Tbsp of soy sauce
- 6 Tbsp of sweetner We used monk fruit. You may use your sweetener of choice: brown sugar, white sugar, Splenda.
- 4 Tbsp of mirin
- 1 tsp of wasabi
- 1 Tbsp of minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp of gochugaru Korean pepper powder
- 2 peeled potatoes
- 1/4 white onion sliced
- 2 green onion stems thinly chopped
- pepper (for seasoning)
Instructions
- Peel the potatoes and cut them into 1 inch (2.54 cm) thick cube-sized pieces. Slice the white onion and green onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of water, 6 tablespoons of soy sauce, 6 tablespoons of sweetener, 4 tablespoons of mirin, and 1/2 tablespoon of wasabi paste. Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the sauce into a pot and add the white onion and potatoes. Heat to medium-high.
- Once the sauce is bubbling, add the salmon. Stir occasionally.
- Once simmering, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic and 1/2 Tbsp of gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- Once potatoes are cooked and fork tender, reduce the heat to low and add green onion.
- Braise until sauce becomes thick. Then remove from heat and enjoy!
So there you have it—a tantalizing fusion of flavors that takes your taste buds on a journey to Korea with every bite. Give this Soy Sauced Braised Salmon with a Korean Twist a try, and prepare to be delighted by the irresistible combination of ingredients that elevate a classic dish to new heights.