[Weekend PICK!] "Fake Mackerel" Jack Mackerel: A Non-fishy, Refreshing Soup Perfect for Hangovers
Creatrip Team
a year ago
Jeju's traditional dish, 'Gakjaegi Soup,' is a simple yet flavorful soup made with jack mackerel and cabbage seasoned with just doenjang (fermented soybean paste). Known locally as 'gakjaegi,' jack mackerel is a type of blue fish similar to mackerel but without the distinctive stripes. The soup reflects Jeju's food culture, which heavily relies on the sea's bounty and simple seasoning techniques to bring out the ingredients' natural flavors. Popular as a hangover cure, it pairs well with Jeju's unique culinary practices, such as eating the fish wrapped in cabbage with seasoned paste. Additionally, in Jeju, fried large anchovies called 'mel' are another delicacy that complements this dish. Unlike heavily spiced modern cuisine, this dish offers a break for the palate with its natural taste.
