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Sliced Raw Fish — traditional dish from Busan, South Korea
Main course Fish & Seafood

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Nutritional Values

🔥250kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾5gCarbs
🥑6gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️300 gServing

* Per serving · 300 g. May vary.

Allergens

🐟 Fish

Sliced Raw Fish

How to order / say it
Say it 회 — [Hweh]
Order I'd like the sliced raw fish, please.
Locally 회 주세요.
Say locally

A fresh seafood dish consisting of thinly sliced raw fish.

Why try it?

In Busan, proximity to the sea means the freshest catch possible. Eating 회 captures the essence of simplicity, allowing the true quality of the seafood to shine.

How it tastes

The fish is silky and soft with a clean, briny flavor. Served with a side of soy sauce and wasabi, each bite is refreshing and highlights the purity of the fish.

Origin & History — first documented: 1970

While the practice of eating raw fish dates back centuries, the modern method became popular in Busan during the 1970s as refrigeration improved, making fresh fish more accessible.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 300 g raw fish (halibut, tuna, etc.)
  • 🥣 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 🧂 1 tsp wasabi
  • 🦐 5 g gim (seaweed)
  • 🍋 1 slice lemon
  • 🌿 4 perilla leaves

Method

  1. 1 Slice the raw fish thinly using a very sharp knife.
  2. 2 Arrange the slices on a plate with garnishes.
  3. 3 Serve with soy sauce and wasabi for dipping.
  4. 4 Optionally, garnish with a slice of lemon and perilla leaves.
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