Soft and Moist Gochujang Stir-fried Dried Shredded Squid
Baek Jong-won’s Recipe! Sweet and Spicy, Chewy Gochujang Dried Shredded Squid Stir-fry Golden Recipe, Perfect for Lunchboxes!
Today, I’m making #DriedShreddedSquidStirfry, a perfect side dish for a long time! It’s a #GochujangDriedShreddedSquidStirfry with a sweet, spicy, and salty flavor, glistening with a beautiful sheen, making it the best side dish for lunchboxes or meals. If you’ve ever found your dried shredded squid stir-fry becomes hard after refrigerating, try this tip from Baek Jong-won: marinate it in mayonnaise for a short while, and you’ll achieve a surprisingly soft and moist dried shredded squid dish. Shall we start making this delicious, glistening dried shredded squid stir-fry together?
Main Ingredients- Dried shredded squid 200g
- Mayonnaise 2~3 Tbsp
Seasoning Ingredients- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Fish sauce (or anchovy sauce) 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide or corn syrup 1.5 Tbsp (plus an additional 1 Tbsp at the end)
- Sugar 0.5 Tbsp
- Cooking oil 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Fish sauce (or anchovy sauce) 1 Tbsp
- Cooking wine (Mirin, etc.) 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide or corn syrup 1.5 Tbsp (plus an additional 1 Tbsp at the end)
- Sugar 0.5 Tbsp
- Cooking oil 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Cut the dried shredded squid into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 cm long. If the squid strips are thick, tear them lengthwise in half to help the seasoning penetrate better and improve the texture. Since the squid may be dry from storage, lightly rinse it under cold water and drain well. Be careful not to rinse for too long, as this can affect the flavor.
Step 2
After draining the water, squeeze out any excess moisture from the dried shredded squid with your hands. Then, add 2-3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and gently knead it into the squid. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes. This step is crucial for making the squid incredibly soft and ensuring it absorbs the flavors well.
Step 3
While the squid is marinating, let’s prepare the delicious sauce. In a pan over low to medium heat (do not turn on the heat yet), combine Gochujang (3 Tbsp), Gochugaru (2 Tbsp), fish sauce (1 Tbsp), cooking wine (2 Tbsp), sugar (0.5 Tbsp), and oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) (1.5 Tbsp). Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil to the pan. Stir everything together and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture bubbles and thickens slightly. Avoid cooking over high heat, as the sauce can burn. If the sauce seems too thick, you can add 2-3 tablespoons of water to adjust the consistency.
Step 4
Once the sauce starts to bubble, reduce the heat to the lowest setting or turn it off completely. Now, add the mayonnaise-marinated dried shredded squid to the pan. Using two spatulas or wearing disposable gloves, gently mix and coat the squid evenly with the sauce. Ensure that the sauce is distributed without clumping, covering each strand of squid.
Step 5
Finally, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) to give it a nice sheen. Drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds. Mix lightly one more time. Your soft, moist, and chewy ‘Gochujang Dried Shredded Squid Stir-fry’ is now complete! It looks incredibly appetizing.
Step 6
Here it is – a glistening, moist, and tender ‘Stir-fried Dried Shredded Squid’. Transfer it to a serving plate and sprinkle generously with toasted sesame seeds for a beautiful finish. This dish will surely be a centerpiece on your table.
Step 7
Doesn’t the even coating of sauce and the shiny, appetizing appearance make it look absolutely delicious? Just like the saying, ‘Pretty food tastes good,’ the visual appeal alone is enough to make your mouth water.
Step 8
I have a bit of a sensitive bite, so I can’t eat anything too hard. However, even after being refrigerated and then reheated, this dried shredded squid stir-fry remained wonderfully moist and tender, making it a joy to eat. Thanks to this delicious recipe, I bought a large 1kg pack of dried shredded squid, so I’ll likely be making this again very soon!
Step 9
Thanks to the pre-treatment with mayonnaise, the texture is incredibly soft yet delightfully chewy, making it hard to put down my chopsticks! This beloved side dish, made after a long time, helped me finish a whole bowl of rice in no time. This is a recipe you won’t regret making, so I highly recommend you try it out!
