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Soy-Marinated Salmon (Yeoneojang)

Fresh, tender salmon marinated in a sweet-savory soy sauce — a Korean rice-stealing side dish.

Soy-Marinated Salmon (Yeoneojang)
ServingsServes 2
Cook timeUnder 15 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Main

  • Salmon300g
  • Onion1/2
  • Green onion1 stalk

Marinade

  • Soy sauce1/2 cup
  • Water1 cup
  • Sugar2 tbsp
  • Rice wine1 tbsp

Directions

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Pour 1/2 cup of soy sauce into a pot.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Add 2 tablespoons of sugar. Add up to 3 if you like it sweeter.

  3. 3
    Step 3

    Add 1/4 onion and 1 stalk of green onion.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Pour in 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of rice wine.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Boil over high heat for 10 minutes. If it reduces, add 1 more cup of water, then let the soy sauce cool completely.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Thinly slice the remaining 1/4 onion and place it in a bowl.

  7. 7
    Step 7

    Place the salmon on top of the sliced onion.

  8. 8
    Step 8

    Pour the cooled soy sauce over the salmon and chill in the fridge for 3 hours before serving.

Tips

Always let the soy sauce cool completely before pouring it over the salmon, so the fish stays raw and tender.

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