Gochujang-Grilled Mackerel Lunchbox recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This lunchbox pairs rice with mackerel brushed with gochujang sauce and grilled. The fish’s rich, savory flavor goes well with the sweet and spicy sauce.
This lunchbox pairs rice with mackerel brushed with gochujang sauce and grilled. The fish’s rich, savory flavor goes well with the sweet and spicy sauce. It makes a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 25 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 402.3g serving): 674.7 kcal · protein 43.2g · carbohydrate 79.4g · fat 18.1g · sodium 1046.5mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Brush on the sauce when the mackerel is nearly cooked so it doesn’t burn easily.
Tips: For a lunchbox, let the mackerel cool briefly before closing the lid to keep steam from collecting on the rice.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mackerel — 150 g
- White rice — 1 bowl
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce — 0.5 Tbsp
- Honey — 0.5 tsp
- Garlic — 1 clove
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp