Braised Mackerel with Kimchi Lunchbox recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Mackerel braised in the tangy, spicy seasoning of aged kimchi makes a rich and flavorful dish.
Mackerel braised in the tangy, spicy seasoning of aged kimchi makes a rich and flavorful dish. Packed with rice, it’s a hearty lunch or dinner for winter or the changing seasons.
Lunchbox & quick meals · 35 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 887g serving): 625.2 kcal · protein 38.4g · carbohydrate 82.4g · fat 14.4g · sodium 1096.3mg
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: Baste the mackerel with the sauce instead of turning it over to help keep the flesh intact.
Tips: If the aged kimchi is very sour, rinse it once in water; if it isn’t sour enough, add a spoonful or two of kimchi juice.
Tips: For a lunchbox, pack the rice and braised dish separately so the rice stays less soggy.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mackerel — 120 g
- Aged kimchi — 100 g
- Rice — 210 g
- Daikon radish — 80 g
- Onion — 40 g
- Green onion — 15 g
- Garlic — 6 g
- Ginger — 4 g
- Korean red pepper flakes — 1 tsp
- Soy sauce — 1 tsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp
- Water — 1.5 cup