Savory and Crunchy Gim-Ggae-Rong Sticks
2024 Busan Premium Seafood Recipe Contest [Processed Gim Category] Gim-Ggae-Rong Sticks Made with Seasoned Gim
Introducing Gim-Ggae-Rong Sticks, a delightful snack that’s both savory and subtly flavored, thanks to the combination of gim (seaweed) and sesame seeds. They offer a satisfyingly crispy texture and are perfectly sized for easy, mess-free snacking. The preparation is straightforward, making it an ideal activity to share with children. Feel free to shape them into fun designs like classic stick shapes resembling Pepero, cute hearts, or even letters. Get creative and enjoy making your own unique Gim-Ggae-Rong Sticks!
Main Ingredients- 3 packets Seasoned Gim (seaweed snacks, 15g each)
- 2 tsp Roasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the butter for the dough. Take 50g of butter and leave it at room temperature until it becomes soft and pliable. Once softened, place it in a bowl and use a whisk to cream it until smooth and fluffy.
Step 2
To the creamed butter, add 150g of bread flour and 130g of cake flour, sifting them in for a lighter texture. Next, incorporate 1 large egg, 100ml of water, 20g of sugar, and 3g of salt. Using a spatula, mix everything together until it just forms a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
Step 3
We’ll be using 3 packets of seasoned gim (seaweed snacks) for this recipe. Carefully empty all three packets into a plastic bag. Use your hands to crumble the gim into small pieces until it resembles coarse crumbs. This step ensures the savory flavor of the gim is evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 4
Now, add the crumbled seasoned gim and 2 teaspoons of roasted sesame seeds to the dough you prepared earlier. Gently mix these ingredients into the dough until they are well incorporated. Ensure the gim and sesame seeds are evenly spread.
Step 5
Once all the ingredients are combined, knead the dough lightly for about 2 to 3 minutes. The goal is just to bring it together smoothly, so avoid over-kneading, which can make the sticks tough. Your Gim-Ggae-Rong dough is now ready!
Step 6
It’s time for the fun part – shaping the dough! This is a great activity to do with children. Break off pieces of dough about 2 to 3 inches long. Gently roll each piece between your palms to create long, stick-like shapes, similar to Pepero cookies.
Step 7
Don’t limit yourself to just stick shapes! Let your creativity shine by forming the dough into letters, numbers, or other fun shapes. Heart shapes or star shapes would also be lovely additions.
Step 8
If you prefer a quicker method, you can place the dough inside a plastic bag, flatten it with a rolling pin to your desired thickness, and then use a knife to cut it into uniform shapes or strips.
Step 9
Finally, bake the shaped Gim-Ggae-Rong sticks in a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F) for approximately 20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Enjoy your delicious, homemade Gim-Ggae-Rong Sticks! They are wonderful served warm or cooled.
