Skate (hongeo) fermented until it develops a sharp, ammoniated pungency, a notorious Jeolla delicacy from the port of Heuksan. As the cartilage-rich fish breaks down it releases uric compounds that sting the nose and throat, yet the soft, gristly flesh carries a clean, deeply savoury taste beneath the reek. Sliced and eaten with boiled pork and kimchi as the legendary trio hongeo-samhap, it is an acquired but revered taste.
Where it comes from
Skate (hongeo) fermented to an ammoniated pungency, a revered delicacy of Korea's Jeolla coast.
In the kitchen
Sliced and eaten with boiled pork and kimchi as the trio hongeo-samhap.
Nutrition (per 100g)
~95kcalCal
~21.0gProtein
~1.0gFat
~0.0gCarbs
~0.0gFiber
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