Hwangtae Gu-i

Cultural background

Hwangtae Gu-i is typically enjoyed as a side dish on a home-cooked table, noted for the chewy texture and nutty flavor of the dried pollack. In Korea, dried pollack is known to be beneficial for relieving hangovers, making it popular as a meal to cure a hangover.

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Ingredients

How it's made

1. 1Soak the dried pollack in water and cut it into suitable sizes.
2. 2Brush with salt or soy sauce and marinate for a while.
3. 3Place the dried pollack on a heated pan and grill it.
4. 4It is complete when the outside is nicely browned.

Nutrition

* Estimated values per serving.

Allergens

Suitable for halal diets using dried pollack.

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