Korean Pan-Fried Spicy Mackerel (Gogalbi)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
954 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Pan-Fried Spicy Mackerel (Gogalbi)
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Pan-fried spicy mackerel (Gogalbi, 고갈비) is a flavorful Korean dish from Busan. Made with crispy mackerel fillets and a sweet, tangy chili glaze, it’s quick, easy, and perfect served with rice!
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Ingredients
- 3 frozen mackerel fillets salted
- 2 cup rice water see note below
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 cup sliced yellow and red onion to garnish, optional
For spicy chili sauce (glaze):
- 2 tbsp Korean chili paste (gochujang)
- 2 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sweet rice wine (mirim)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp Korean plum extract (maeshil cheong)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sesame seeds
- dashes black pepper
Instructions
- Take the frozen mackerel fillets out of package and soak in the rice water for 10 minutes to thaw. (See note below for making rice water)
- Meanwhile make the sauce by mixing all the ingredients in a small bowl.
- Take the fillets out of rice water and pat dry with paper towel. Coat with cornstarch lightly on both sides.
- Heat oil in the nonstick surface skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the fillet, the skin side up first, for 3-4 minutes. Flip and sear the other side for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy on both sides.
- Reduce the heat to low, spread the sauce over the top of fillets all around, about 1-1/2 tablespoons per fillet. Cover with lid and simmer for 4-5 minutes so the sauce can set on the fillets like a glaze. Place fillets over onions (see below) on the platter and serve warm with rice. Enjoy!
Bed of onions (optional)
- Soak onion slices in cold ice water for a few minutes to to mellow their sharpness and add a crisp texture. Drain and arrange on a serving platter.
Notes
- To make rice water: Place the rice in a bowl and add 3 to 4 cups of water (or enough water to soak the fish). Swirl the rice briskly to release the starch, turning the water milky. Set aside the milky water for soaking the fish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
954kcal
(48%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
92g
(184%)
Fat
48g
(74%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
212mg
(71%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Potassium
2003mg
(57%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1882IU
(38%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
147mg
(15%)
Iron
7mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 954 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 954kcal | 48% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 92g | 184% |
| Fat | 48g | 74% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 2003mg | 43% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1882IU | 38% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 147mg | 15% |
| Iron | 7mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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