Why it works: Snapper and salmon work together. They rank in the top 17% of all ingredient pairs, and cooks put them together in 73 recipes. Both carry ethanol, which smells alcoholic, ethereal. The science ↓
Barbecued Spiced Fish
Ingredients
Directions
Sprinkle salt over the fish fillet of choice and let stand uncovered in the refrigerator overnight to dry out somewhat.
Turn the pieces over once during this time.
To prepare the spice paste, mix paste ingredients together.
Rub the paste into the fish pieces. Let stand for 1/2 hour, then broil over charcoal or in a gas or electric oven broiler for 5 minutes.
Serve warm with rice and side dishes of your choice.
Category:North Korean Recipes
Category:North Korean Meat Dishes
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
What these numbers assume: 3 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Salmon | 100g cooked | 208 |
| Snapper | 100g cooked | 128 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
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The flavor team
The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.
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Snapper + salmontop 17% of all pairsSmell alikelowCooked together73 recipes
Shared aroma: ethanol (alcoholic, ethereal).
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