
Aguijjim is a braised spicy monkfish dish that showcases one of the ocean’s most unusual creatures.
Often described as one of the ugliest fish in the sea, monkfish, also known as anglerfish, have enormous mouths filled with needle-like teeth.
However, the texture of the fish is surprisingly delicate; the white flesh beneath the black skin is tender and soft, reminiscent of lobster meat.
Served in small, bite-sized pieces that typically include the bone and skin, aguijjim presents a fiery red visual that warns of its spiciness. But it contains far more bean sprouts and other vegetables than fish, making it hard to tell it‘s a fish dish at first glance.
Many people enjoy this dish, especially as a late-night snack paired with drinks.
(Agwijjim, braised monkfish, spicy Korean monkfish stew, steamed monkfish with vegetables, savory agwijjim dish)