Saengsun Jorim (Korean Style Fish Stewed in Soy Sauce)

Source : Put Everything In Pot With Vegetables And Aromatics Going In First Under The Fish This Helps To Keep The Fish Skin From Sticking To The Pot I Actua...

PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings

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at : July 26, 2026

Step:

  1. Put everything in pot, with vegetables and aromatics going in first, under the fish. (This helps to keep the fish skin from sticking to the pot. I actually forgot to do it this time, but when most of my brain cells are functioning, I remember. ;) )

    Saengsun Jorim (Korean Style Fish Stewed in Soy Sauce) recipe step 1 photo
  2. Cover the pot, turn the heat up to medium high, and let everything come to a boil for a minute or two. This will probably take about 15 minutes. (I took the lid off to check the fish when I took this pic and forgot to put it back on.)

    Saengsun Jorim (Korean Style Fish Stewed in Soy Sauce) recipe step 2 photo
  3. Turn the heat down to medium low and simmer, covered, for another 15 minutes or so, the flip the fish and redistribute all the ingredients so they all get some immersed cooking time in the sauce.

  4. Put lid on slightly askew and simmer another 15 minutes or so, then enjoy with a bowl of steamed rice. Even when the fish is all gone, I like to enjoy the slow cooked veg and flavorful sauce with rice for a quick and easy meal.

    Saengsun Jorim (Korean Style Fish Stewed in Soy Sauce) recipe step 4 photo

Ingredients

  1. 1 (2 pound) fresh whole fish, cleaned, scaled, and cut into thirds (see notes above re: using fish fillets)
  2. 1 large carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2" thick pieces
  3. 1/2 an onion cut into 1/4" thick slices
  4. 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
  5. 5 slices fresh ginger (1/8" thick)
  6. 4-5 jalapenos, stemmed and halved
  7. 1 tomato, cut into sixths
  8. 1 cup water
  9. 3/4 cup soy sauce
  10. 1-2 Tablespoons sugar

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