Jwipo (Fish Jerky Korean Style)
This Jwipo (Korean fish jerky) snack is a quick finger food and makes and good drink accompaniment. Serve with a sauce made of mayonnaise, soy sauce, and green chili.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
- 4 pc dried filefish (Jwipo)
- 1 tbsp butter (cut in half)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 serrano chili (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add dried filefish and gently press down with a spatula. Roast until brown spots form here and there on the bottom side with a slight charred edge.
- 2
Turn the fish over and continue roasting in butter while occasionally pressing down with a spatula. Cook until your desired doneness. Repeat the rest. Allow the fish jerky to cool slightly. Using a pair of scissors, cut it into bite-sized strips.
- 3
To make the dipping sauce, combine soy sauce and mayonnaise in a small, shallow serving dish. Sprinkle chopped chili on top. Do not mix the sauce.
- 4
To serve, dip the fish jerky into the dipping sauce and scoop up the pieces of chili, then enjoy with a cold drink, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic.