Myeongran-jeot (Salted Pollock Roe) recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Myeongran-jeot is a savory side dish with pleasantly popping roe and a distinctly salty, umami-rich flavor.
Myeongran-jeot is a savory side dish with pleasantly popping roe and a distinctly salty, umami-rich flavor. Just a small amount served with warm rice makes a flavorful addition to a simple lunch or dinner.
Side dishes · 5 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 49.3g serving): 85.1 kcal · protein 8.6g · carbohydrate 4.4g · fat 3.5g · sodium 709.7mg
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: Myeongran-jeot is already quite salty, so do not add soy sauce or salt.
Tips: Use just a little sesame oil so it enhances rather than overpowers the roe's umami flavor.
Tips: Season only as much as you plan to eat so the remaining myeongran-jeot stays fresh and tidy in storage.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Salted pollock roe — 40 g
- Green onion — 5 g
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Korean red pepper flakes — 0.3 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp