Simple & Delicious Seasoned Seaweed Side Dish (Gim Muchim)
Let’s make a simple and delicious seasoned seaweed side dish.
This side dish takes hardly any time and tastes amazing.
Main Ingredients- 5 sheets of Gim (Korean seaweed, preferably Gim Jaeban or Paraye)
- A small amount of chopped green onion (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Welcome! Today, I’m going to share a recipe for a magical side dish, seasoned gim (seaweed), that will make you want to devour a bowl of rice. It’s so simple that anyone can easily follow along.
Step 2
First, to enhance the flavor of the gim, we’ll lightly toast it in a dry pan without any oil. Place the gim sheets in the pan and toast for about 10-15 seconds per side, flipping them over. This will remove any fishy smell and bring out a savory aroma. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can burn easily!
Step 3
Once the gim is toasted, let it cool slightly. Then, place the toasted gim sheets into a clean plastic bag. Now, we’ll crumble the gim into smaller pieces using our hands. By crushing it inside the bag, you can avoid scattering crumbs and keep the process neat. Crumble it to your desired bite-size pieces.
Step 4
Now it’s time to mix everything with the seasoning! Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oligodang (or corn syrup/honey), 1 teaspoon of sesame oil, and a pinch of sesame seeds to the crumbled gim. If you like, you can also add a tiny bit of chopped green onion for an extra layer of flavor. Gently mix everything with your hands, ensuring the seasoning is evenly distributed. It’s important to handle the gim gently so it doesn’t break apart too much.
Step 5
And there you have it! Your delicious seasoned gim side dish is ready. Although it’s simple to make, the taste is absolutely superb. The savory and nutty flavor is perfect with a bowl of rice. It’s delicious right away, and also keeps well in the refrigerator. Enjoy your meal!
