Seasoned Salted Shrimp (Cham Saeu-jeot Muchim) – A Delightful Side Dish
The Ultimate Rice Companion: Deliciously Seasoned Salted Shrimp!
Do you only think of ‘Yukjeot’ (larger salted shrimp) when you hear salted shrimp? While Yukjeot might be superior in taste, ‘Cham Saeu-jeot’ (smaller salted shrimp) is actually better for your health! Consuming it in small amounts can aid digestion and improve stomach function, and it contains beneficial compounds that are more effective at reducing inflammation in the body compared to other types of salted shrimp. Make your meals healthier and tastier with this Cham Saeu-jeot Muchim!
Main Ingredients
- 160g Cham Saeu-jeot (small salted shrimp)
- 1 Tbsp minced green onion
- 2 Cheongyang peppers (Korean red chili peppers)
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili powder)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili powder)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 160g of Cham Saeu-jeot (salted shrimp made with very small shrimp). If you have leftover salted shrimp from kimchi-making season, you can use that too. If your salted shrimp is too salty, you can rinse it briefly under running water and then squeeze out the excess moisture before cooking to adjust the saltiness.
Step 2
Finely mince 1 tablespoon of green onion. The fragrant aroma of the green onion will add a savory depth to the dish.
Step 3
Finely mince 2 Cheongyang peppers. If you enjoy spicy food, use them as is. If you prefer less heat, you can substitute with regular green peppers or adjust the quantity.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the prepared Cham Saeu-jeot, minced green onion, minced Cheongyang peppers, gochugaru, toasted sesame seeds, minced garlic, sugar, and sesame oil.
Step 5
Using a spatula or spoon, mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined. It’s important to mix gently to avoid clumping the salted shrimp.
Step 6
Your savory and flavorful Cham Saeu-jeot Muchim is ready! It’s the perfect side dish to accompany rice. It also pairs exceptionally well with boiled pork (Suyuk). If you’re making Suyuk for the upcoming kimchi season, be sure to make this seasoned salted shrimp to enjoy alongside it – it will greatly aid digestion!
