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Hwangtae

황태

Pollock frozen and thawed on winter racks until golden and fluffy, then simmered

North Korea Charcuterie & cured

Your guide, Chef Baku
Drawn, not photographed Updated September 2026
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History

Alaska pollock hung in mountain drying fields freezes and thaws repeatedly through the winter, turning the flesh yellow and cotton-soft.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hwangtae?

Hwangtae is a charcuterie & cured from North Korea: pollock frozen and thawed on winter racks until golden and fluffy, then simmered. Alaska pollock hung in mountain drying fields freezes and thaws repeatedly through the winter, turning the flesh yellow and cotton-soft.

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fish

Cooked

dried

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The atlas would have to match every ingredient to a food-composition database before it could publish a figure, and an estimate is not worth having if someone is counting on it.

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