Spicy and Sweet Seasoned Dried Shredded Squid
Irresistible Korean Side Dish! Easy Recipe for Seasoned Dried Shredded Squid
Today, let’s make a delicious side dish using dried shredded squid, which is often thinner than ‘Jinmi-chae’ found at the supermarket. This seasoned version is perfect with rice, featuring a savory and slightly spicy kick from gochujang. Its chewy texture and delightful sweet and spicy glaze will have you reaching for more!
Main Ingredients
- 250g dried shredded squid (look for thinner strands, often labeled as ‘Ojing-eo Silchae’)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a wide pan, combine the gochujang (3 Tbsp), soy sauce (1 Tbsp), and water (50ml). Add the cooking oil (1 Tbsp) to complete the sauce ingredients.
Step 2
Place the pan over medium-high heat. Stir the sauce ingredients well with a spatula or spoon as it heats up. Once the sauce comes to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for another 1-2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
Step 3
As soon as the sauce reaches a rolling boil, immediately turn off the heat. While the pan is still warm, stir in the oligosaccharide (4 Tbsp) until fully incorporated. This gentle mixing helps create a glossy glaze.
Step 4
Prepare the dried shredded squid by cutting it into bite-sized pieces. Aim for lengths of about 2-3 inches (5-7 cm).
Step 5
Add the prepared shredded squid to the pan with the sauce. Drizzle in the sesame oil (1 Tbsp). Gently mix everything together using your hands or a spatula, ensuring each strand is coated with the delicious glaze. Be careful not to break the squid pieces.
Step 6
Finally, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds (1 Tbsp) for a final touch. Your mouthwatering seasoned dried shredded squid is now ready! It tastes even better once it has cooled slightly.
