Raw fish is often eaten as a wrap and paired with different sauces and fresh leafy greens. Usually, raw fish is enjoyed with soju.
Raw Fish Dipping Sauces:
- Vinegar Red Pepper Paste (초장): This paste is made by adding vinegar to red pepper paste. It is often paired with seafood.
- Wasabi (고추냉이): In America, a knockoff version is usually made from horseradish and mustard. It has a burning heat when eaten.
- Naturally Brewed Soy Sauce (양조간장): This soy sauce has a sweeter flavor than other soy sauces. It is usually used for dipping sauces.
- Soybean Paste (된장): This savory paste is made from fermented soybeans. Add some to the fish when making a wrap.
- Ssamjang (쌈장): This paste is made by mixing soybean paste and red pepper paste together. It has a sweet-savory umami flavor.
Raw Fish Vegetable Pairings:
- Leafy Greens: Raw fish is usually paired with different fresh leafy vegetables like lettuce and perilla leaves. Fresh lettuce (상추) adds a crisp, juicy flavor. Perilla leaves (깻잎) add a unique herb taste.
- Roasted Seasoned Seaweed Sheets (맛김): This seaweed, both seasoned and unseasoned, is also paired with raw fish. The seasoned version adds a savory salty flavor and different texture.
- Raw Sliced Garlic: is added to lettuce wraps to give a crisp spice to the wrap.
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