Cultural background
Grilled yellow croaker is a common fish dish in Korean home cooking, usually eaten with rice during breakfast or lunch. It is a simple yet nutritious meal, especially prepared more often during holidays or special occasions.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the yellow croaker and remove scales and innards.
- 2Sprinkle salt on the yellow croaker and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- 3Heat oil in a pan and place the yellow croaker on medium heat, grilling until golden brown.
- 4Once one side is cooked, flip it over and grill the other side until golden brown.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Not vegetarian due to the use of fish.
How to order
조기구이 주세요
Jo-gi-gui ju-se-yo
Please give me grilled yellow croaker