Fermented Skate Trio (홍어삼합): what it is and how to order it in Korea
Hongeo samhap is aged skate served with pork belly and kimchi, wrapped together in a single bite. It is a signature Jeolla-style dish with a bold, pungent flavor that visitors remember.
Say it to order
홍어삼합 주세요
Hongeo samhap juseyo
Quick facts
How to eat it
Place a piece of skate on a slice of pork and a bit of kimchi, then wrap it in a leaf and eat it in one bite. Take a sip of soju between bites.
Do
- Wrap the ingredients in a leaf and eat in one bite.
- Pour drinks for others before filling your own glass.
Don’t
- Don't make a face at the smell in front of others.
- Don't mix the skate into rice before trying it on its own.
Local tips
- Ask for it at a restaurant that specializes in skate, since the fermentation quality varies.
- The smell is strong, so first try a small piece with kimchi to get used to it.
Goes with
- Steamed rice
- Kimchi
- Radish kimchi
- Soju
- Makgeolli
Where to try it in Seoul
Questions
- How do you order Fermented Skate Trio in Korean?
- Say “홍어삼합 주세요” (Hongeo samhap juseyo).
- Is Fermented Skate Trio spicy?
- Yes — about 1 out of 5 on the spice scale.
- How much does Fermented Skate Trio cost in Korea?
- Usually ₩45,000–65,000.
- How do you eat Fermented Skate Trio?
- Place a piece of skate on a slice of pork and a bit of kimchi, then wrap it in a leaf and eat it in one bite. Take a sip of soju between bites.
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