Crisp and Delicious 5-Minute Stir-Fried Korean Peppers with Doenjang
Easy 5-Minute Summer Side Dish: Stir-Fried Korean Peppers with Doenjang
Here’s a nostalgic side dish from my mom: Stir-fried Korean peppers with Doenjang! This is a simple and quick side dish that takes only 5 minutes to make, and it’s incredibly satisfying with every bite. ^^* It’s a dish that grows on you the more you eat it!
Main Ingredients
- 20 Korean chili peppers (Ggwari-gochu)
- 50g carrot
- 0.5 Tbsp salt
Seasoning
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for the recipe beforehand. This will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Remove the stems from the fresh Korean chili peppers. Then, slice them diagonally into bite-sized pieces, about 1.5 cm long. This diagonal cut helps the seasoning to penetrate better.
Step 3
Cut the carrot into thin matchsticks, roughly the same length as the sliced chili peppers. The vibrant orange color of the carrot will add a beautiful visual appeal to the dish.
Step 4
Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 0.5 Tbsp of salt. Add the prepared Korean chili peppers and blanch for just 5 seconds – be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy! Immediately remove them from the boiling water, rinse briefly under cold water, and drain thoroughly in a colander. Excess water can dilute the flavor.
Step 5
In a mixing bowl, combine the drained Korean chili peppers and the julienned carrots. Add the seasoning ingredients: 1 Tbsp Doenjang, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp honey, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of sesame seeds.
Step 6
Gently mix everything together with your hands, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed. Be careful not to mash the ingredients. Your delicious Stir-Fried Korean Peppers with Doenjang is now ready!
Step 7
This finished dish is characterized by its crisp texture and the savory, mild flavor of Doenjang. It’s a perfect side dish to serve with rice or to enjoy on its own as a healthy snack.
