How to make dried fish Localtaste.lt

fish

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned fish

Tofu provides a plant-based alternative, while canned fish is more affordable.

salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt offers a different flavor profile, while table salt is often less expensive.

Clean the fish thoroughly under cold water

Remove the head and guts from the fish

Rub salt generously inside and outside the fish

Add spices to the fish as desired

Place the fish in a container and cover with a weight to press it down

Let the fish cure in salt for several hours or overnight

Rinse the fish with cold water to remove excess salt

Prepare a smoking setup with smoking wood

Hang the fish in the smoking chamber

Smoke the fish at a low temperature for several hours until fully dried

Once dried, soak the fish in a vinegar solution for flavor

Store the bokkom in an airtight container

Serve as a snack or with traditional sides

Cooking Techniques

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