Savory & Sweet! Best Side Dish to Revive Stale Gim (Seaweed) – Gim Muchim Recipe
Give Stale Gim a New Life! Super Simple Gim Muchim Recipe
Introducing the ultimate rice thief, the national side dish, Gim Muchim! Were you sad that your leftover gim became stale? With this recipe, even stale gim can be reborn as a crispy and delicious rice accompaniment. A single sheet of gim with freshly cooked rice is so delicious that you won’t need any other side dishes. It also has a good shelf life, making it a perfect side for lunchboxes. Let me reveal this easy and delicious gim muchim recipe right now!
Essential Ingredients- 5 sheets of Gim (seaweed, e.g., Gim)
- 5 stalks of green onion
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/3 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds (whole or crushed)
- 1 resealable bag or plastic bag
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 5 sheets of Gim. Heat a dry pan over medium-low heat, then toast the Gim, flipping it back and forth, until it becomes golden brown and fragrant. It’s important to toast it until it becomes crispy without burning. Once toasted, let the Gim cool slightly, then place it in a resealable bag or plastic bag and crumble it into small pieces with your hands. Crumbling it inside a bag prevents the Gim dust from scattering and keeps things neat.
Step 2
Next, wash the 5 stalks of green onion thoroughly, pat them dry, and chop them into approximately 3cm lengths. Place the chopped green onions into a large bowl. Add the seasoning ingredients: 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1/3 Tbsp sugar, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. The sugar will complement the salty flavor of the Gim, adding umami, while the sesame oil will provide a nutty aroma.
Step 3
Add the whole or crushed sesame seeds to the bowl with the seasoning and mix well to create the dressing. Finally, add the crumbled Gim to the resealable bag and pour in the dressing. Gently mix and toss everything together until well combined. The crispiness of the green onions, the crunch of the Gim, and the flavorful dressing will come together to create a fantastic Gim Muchim! Isn’t it amazing how you can make such a delicious side dish so easily? Serve it on top of warm rice and enjoy!
