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When you’re eating out at a Korean pub, dried fish is definitely on the menu. Eating some of these is a straightforward task, but some fish need a little finessing. Nogari are small walleye pollock fish that are first dried and then briefly roasted and charred before serving. But while some fish are small enough to just pop in your mouth and chew, these are just large enough to require a little work before the hot, chewy morsel can be successfully eaten.

Step 1:
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Turn the fish belly side up, and carefully dig your fingers in where the two sides of the fish meet.  Start to pull the belly apart.

Step 2:
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Carefully pull the two fillets apart, working your way from the belly to the tail.

Step 3:
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Remove the spinal cord and discard.  Dip nogari in soy sauce, gochujang, or mayonnaise for a little zing.