Cultural background
Grilled hairtail is a common fish dish in Korean home cooking, especially consumed in Jeju Island. It is typically served as a side dish with rice during dinner.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the hairtail thoroughly and remove scales and guts.
- 2Sprinkle salt on the hairtail to season it.
- 3Grill the hairtail on a heated grill or over direct flames until golden brown on both sides.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
It is a fish dish and not suitable for vegetarians.
How to order
갈치구이 주세요
Gal-chi-gui ju-se-yo
Please give me grilled hairtail
