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Korean Doenjang Butter Braised White Fish With Daikon

Name: Korean Doenjang Butter Braised White Fish With Daikon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 600 g halibut or cod fillets, cut into 4 equal portions; 200 g daikon radish, peeled and cut into thin half-moons; 2 tbsp Korean doenjang (soybean paste); 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 clove garlic, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 cup halal vegetable broth; 2 stem green onions, cut into 1-inch pieces

Pan-seared white fish fillets gently simmered in a savory Korean soybean paste broth enriched with butter and tender daikon radish slices.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

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Technique to learn

Doenjang Emulsification

Whisking fermented soybean paste into broth before adding butter to form a velvety, flavor-rich sauce without separating.

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a wide shallow pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Place the daikon slices in a single layer and sear for 2 minutes per side until lightly golden.

Step 2: Whisk the doenjang, minced garlic, grated ginger, and vegetable broth together in a small bowl until completely smooth.

Step 3: Pour the broth mixture over the daikon, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until the daikon begins to soften.

Step 4: Season the white fish fillets lightly with salt and place them gently on top of the radish slices in the pan.

Step 5: Cover the pan and simmer gently for 7 to 8 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Step 6: Swirl in the remaining tablespoon of butter and scatter green onions over top just before serving warm.

Cooking tips

Searing the daikon first develops a natural sweetness that balances the salty richness of the soybean paste.
Ensure the broth stays at a gentle simmer to prevent the fish fillets from breaking apart while cooking.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Korean; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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