Crispy & Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp (Bori Saeu Bokkeum)
Baby Shrimp Side Dish, Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp, Easy Side Dish, Rice Side Dish
Introducing a recipe for ‘Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp’ that’s a satisfying side dish when you have nothing else in the fridge. These savory and crispy dried shrimp are delicious on their own, but also great as a filling for rice balls or added to kimbap for extra flavor. Small dried shrimp are easy to prepare and pleasant to eat, making them perfect for the whole family. They taste best when warm, so serve the freshly stir-fried shrimp as a baby food side dish, and enjoy the rest with a cold beer as a snack. Unlike regular shrimp, their small size makes them easy for picky eaters to enjoy without fuss, making them an ideal baby food side. Enjoy the superb nutty and crispy texture of this stir-fried dried shrimp – make it now!
Main Ingredients (Measurements: Tbsp = Tablespoon)- Dried shrimp (bori saeu) 70g
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
Seasoning- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Corn syrup 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds, a pinch
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (mirin) 1 Tbsp
- Corn syrup 1 Tbsp
- Sugar 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, heat an empty pan over medium-low heat without adding anything. Once the pan is warm, add the dried shrimp and stir-fry them until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. This step helps remove any impurities from the shrimp.
Step 2
As you stir-fry the dried shrimp, you’ll notice white, powdery impurities appearing. Place the stir-fried shrimp in a fine-mesh sieve to separate them from these impurities. This ensures a cleaner final dish.
Step 3
Wipe the pan used for stir-frying the shrimp clean with a paper towel. Add 2 tablespoons of cooking oil. Reduce the heat to low and add 0.5 tablespoon of minced garlic. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
Step 4
Now it’s time to add all the seasoning ingredients. Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 0.5 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup in order. Stir well to combine. The sauce will start to bubble and foam quickly as it heats up in the pan.
Step 5
Keeping the heat at medium-low, quickly toss and stir to ensure the sauce evenly coats the dried shrimp. Avoid overcooking, as this can make the shrimp tough. Cook just until the sauce has slightly reduced and the shrimp are lightly golden, then turn off the heat.
Step 6
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and a pinch of sesame seeds for extra nutty flavor. Give it a final quick toss using the residual heat of the pan to complete your delicious stir-fried dried shrimp. It’s best enjoyed warm, right after cooking!
