Jangeojjim Recipe: Everything You Need to Know About This Iconic Korean Dish

🇰🇷 The recipe below is based on official Korean MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) data.

This guide to authentic Jangeojjim (Braised Eel) uses official MFDS (Ministry of Food and Drug Safety) data. Jangeojjim is a nutritious, flavorful dish: tender eel simmered in a rich, savory sauce, often with fresh salad. This Jangeojjim recipe guides you to master a dish celebrated for health and taste, bringing Korean culinary heritage to your table.

## Nutrition
Based on official MFDS data:
* Calories: 328.3 kcal

## History
Eel (Jangeo) is prized in Korean cuisine for stamina, especially in summer. Jangeojjim, a braised preparation, traditionally offers this nutritious fish. Braising tenderizes and infuses deep flavors, making Jangeojjim a delicate, flavorful dish.

## Ingredients
From MFDS specifications:

**For Jangeojjim:**
* Eel (Jangeo): 250g, fresh/thawed
* Milk (Uyu): 100g, whole/low-fat
* Black Pepper (Huchu): 1g

**For Side Salad:**
* Burdock Root (Ueong): 25g, thinly sliced (sub: carrot)
* Ginseng (Insam): 20g, thinly sliced (opt; sub: daikon)
* Water Dropwort (Minari): 20g, cut to 3-4 cm (sub: watercress)
* Enoki Mushroom (Paengi Beoseot): 15g, root trimmed
* Onion (Yangpa): 40g, thinly sliced

**For Salad Sauce:**
* Green Chili (Cheonggochu): 17g, finely minced
* Red Chili (Honggochu): 15g, finely minced
* Seasoned Soy Sauce (Matganjang): 7g

## Tips
1. **Eel Prep:** Milk soak (10-15 mins) removes odor, tenderizes eel. Pat dry.
2. **Gentle Braising:** Cook eel over medium-low heat until fork-tender. Avoid overcooking.
3. **Fresh Salad:** Prepare salad just before serving for crispness. Complements eel.

## Steps
1. **Prepare Eel:** Clean, cut eel (5-6 cm). Marinate in 100g milk, 1g black pepper (10-15 mins). Drain, pat dry.

2. **Braise Eel:** Arrange eel in shallow pot. Cover with water/broth. Simmer medium heat, then low. Cover, braise 15-20 mins until tender. Remove eel.
3. **Prepare Salad:** Slice burdock, ginseng, water dropwort, enoki, onion. Bowl.

4. **Make Salad Sauce:** Combine minced green chili, red chili, seasoned soy sauce. Mix.
5. **Serve:** Place braised eel on platter. Drizzle salad sauce over vegetables, toss. Arrange salad with Jangeojjim. Serve.

## FAQ
* **Q: Other fish?**
* A: Freshwater eel is essential for authentic Jangeojjim flavor/texture.
* **Q: Spicy?**
* A: Jangeojjim is savory, mild. Spiciness from *side salad sauce* (adjustable).

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