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Flounder Sashimi

광어회
gwang-eo-hoe

Thinly sliced flounder, freshly prepared, with a chewy and bouncy texture and a subtle sweetness. It is often dipped in chogochujang (vinegared chili paste) or soy sauce with wasabi, and eaten wrapped in lettuce or perilla leaf with garlic and ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce).

Category
Raw fish & seafood

Cultural background

Enjoyed as a delicacy with soju during dinner at sashimi restaurants or while traveling by the beach. Freshness is prioritized, with a preference for live fish sashimi, and a characteristic of Korean-style sashimi is dipping it in gochujang.

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