Vibrant Salmon and Flounder Hoe Deopbap (Raw Fish Bowl)
Mastering Hoe Deopbap: The Ultimate Guide to Flounder and Salmon Rice Bowls with Delicious Sauce
Transform leftover fresh raw fish into a spectacular Hoe Deopbap! We’ll share a secret recipe for an even more flavorful cho-gochujang (spicy chili paste) sauce. Enjoy a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your home.
Main Ingredients
- Flounder sashimi: 100g (ensure freshness)
- Salmon sashimi: 60g (ensure freshness)
- Shrimp: 6 pieces (adjust to your preference)
- Romaine lettuce: 6 leaves (or your favorite leafy greens)
- Red chili pepper: 1/2 (for color and mild heat)
- Cooked rice: 300g (served warm)
- Butter: 0.5 Tbsp (enhances shrimp flavor)
Special Hoe Deopbap Sauce
- Minced garlic: 1 Tbsp (for fresh aroma)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1 Tbsp (for savory base)
- Ssamjang (Korean seasoned soybean paste): 0.5 Tbsp (adds depth)
- Maesilcheong (plum extract): 2 Tbsp (for sweetness and tang)
- Sesame oil: 2 Tbsp (for nutty aroma)
- Vinegar: 1 Tbsp (for acidity)
- Sugar: 1 Tbsp (to balance sweetness)
- Wasabi: 1 tsp (for a pungent kick)
- Sesame seeds: 1 Tbsp (for texture and garnish)
- Minced garlic: 1 Tbsp (for fresh aroma)
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste): 1 Tbsp (for savory base)
- Ssamjang (Korean seasoned soybean paste): 0.5 Tbsp (adds depth)
- Maesilcheong (plum extract): 2 Tbsp (for sweetness and tang)
- Sesame oil: 2 Tbsp (for nutty aroma)
- Vinegar: 1 Tbsp (for acidity)
- Sugar: 1 Tbsp (to balance sweetness)
- Wasabi: 1 tsp (for a pungent kick)
- Sesame seeds: 1 Tbsp (for texture and garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Here are all the ingredients ready to create a bountiful and delicious Hoe Deopbap. Today’s stars are fresh flounder and salmon sashimi, complemented by plump shrimp for a delightful texture. Feel free to add other vegetables like perilla leaves, cucumbers, or crown daisies for an even more varied and satisfying bowl.
Step 2
Fresh flounder and salmon sashimi, ready to be transformed. When using leftover fish, its freshness is absolutely key.
Step 3
Here’s a tip for keeping your sashimi fresh! Line a container with paper towels, place the sashimi on top, cover with more paper towels, and store in the refrigerator. This method can help maintain freshness for about 2 days. Freezing sashimi can significantly degrade its quality and lead to a fishy odor, so it’s best enjoyed fresh or cooked. Properly draining the blood and moisture from the fish with paper towels is crucial to prevent any unpleasant smells. That’s why we’ve lined the container with them.
Step 4
Melt 0.5 Tbsp of butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Once the butter is melted, add the shrimp and pan-fry them until golden brown on both sides. The butter will infuse the shrimp with a wonderful aroma and enhance their flavor.
Step 5
Chop the romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces. For the red chili pepper, slice it in half, remove the seeds, and then finely mince it to add both color and a hint of spice.
Step 6
Finely dice the fresh salmon and flounder sashimi, along with the freshly cooked shrimp. Aim for pieces that are easy to eat but still offer a satisfying bite; avoid chopping them too finely, as this can diminish the texture.
Step 7
Now, let’s prepare the special sauce that will elevate your Hoe Deopbap! In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 0.5 Tbsp ssamjang, 2 Tbsp maesilcheong, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 tsp wasabi, and 1 Tbsp sesame seeds. Mix everything well with a spoon until thoroughly combined. Feel free to adjust the amount of wasabi or vinegar to suit your taste preferences.
Step 8
In a large bowl, place a generous portion of warm cooked rice. Arrange the chopped romaine lettuce and minced red chili pepper attractively over the rice. Now, top it all with the diced sashimi and cooked shrimp. Finally, generously drizzle the homemade Hoe Deopbap sauce all over.
Step 9
Mix everything together with your spoon and enjoy this incredibly delicious meal! The fresh fish, crisp vegetables, and savory sauce create a symphony of flavors that is truly delightful. Savor the abundant taste in every mouthful!
