Buan Gomso Young Hairtail Reborn as Braising Sauce

Manufacturing technology for two prototype sauces transferred to local small manufacturers

Young hairtail, a traditional seafood product from Gomso, Buan, is being developed into an easy-to-use cooking sauce, expanding the potential for commercializing local specialties.

According to Buan County on November 4, on November 3, manufacturing technology for two prototype braising sauces made with young hairtail was transferred to local small manufacturers at the shared kitchen of the Buan County Small Manufacturers Support Center.

Buan County said on the 4th that it held a technology transfer, tasting and evaluation event on the 3rd at the shared kitchen of the Buan County Small Manufacturers' Complex Support Center, following the development of a prototype braising sauce (seasoned soy sauce) made with young hairtail, a seafood specialty of the Gomso area. Provided by Buan County Office.

The two sauces developed are a spicy seasoning base and a soy sauce base that is mild yet rich in umami. They were designed to bring out the distinctive flavor of young hairtail while making it easy for consumers to prepare braised dishes without complicated additional seasonings.

Representatives of the Gomso Fishing Village Association and local small manufacturers attended the event and shared production techniques, including the sauce-making process, packaging, and label application.

Participants prepared braised dishes using both sauces and compared their flavors and characteristics. They exchanged views on a range of topics, from cooking methods suitable for restaurants and food processors to the products' marketability and commercialization potential.

Buan County expects the project to broaden the use of young hairtail produced in the Gomso area and provide local small manufacturers with an opportunity to develop new processed foods and generate income.

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