Spicy and Sweet Whelk Cheese Rice Bowl
Chewy Whelk Meets Delicious Cheese! Spicy and Sweet Whelk Cheese Rice Bowl Recipe
Introducing a special rice bowl recipe featuring precious, natural whelks from the clean East Sea. Whelks are rich in essential amino acids like lecithin and phenylalanine, as well as unsaturated fatty acids, making them excellent for health. They even contain hiskin mucus, which helps prevent skin aging, making them a top choice for boosting stamina during summer! You can also substitute them with other shellfish like clams or abalone for a delicious meal. This recipe uses simple ingredients to create an impressive dish. The combination of spicy-sweet seasoning, chewy whelks, and savory cheese will tantalize your taste buds. Try it now!
Main Ingredients
- 100g cooked whelk (or clam meat, abalone, etc.)
- 2 Korean green chili peppers
- A little bit of green onion
- 1/2 small onion
- A little bit of carrot
- 1 slice of cheese
Seasoning Ingredients
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp plum extract
- A pinch of black pepper (a dash)
- 3 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1/2 soju cup of water (approx. 50ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Tbsp oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp plum extract
- A pinch of black pepper (a dash)
- 3 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin)
- 1/2 soju cup of water (approx. 50ml)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the whelks thoroughly to remove any mucus or grit from their surface. Gently scrub them under running water.
Step 2
Place the cleaned whelks in a pot and add just enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for about 20 minutes. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become tough.
Step 3
Once cooked, let the whelks cool slightly. Carefully remove the meat from the shells using chopsticks. Discard the hard ‘eye’ part, and separate the meat from the innards. (You can choose to remove or use the innards according to your preference.) Finely chop the whelk meat.
Step 4
Finely mince the onion, carrot, and green chili peppers. Slice the green onion. Combine the chopped whelk meat with these chopped vegetables in a pan.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add all the seasoning ingredients. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, oligosaccharide, plum extract, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Step 6
Pour in the cooking wine and water. Stir everything together and cook over low heat until the mixture is slightly reduced and saucy. It’s best to cook it until there’s a light glaze, not too dry, so it’s perfect for mixing with rice.
Step 7
Serve warm rice in a bowl, and generously top it with the delicious cooked whelk mixture.
Step 8
Finally, top with a sunny-side-up egg or a slice of cheese, as you prefer, for a complete Spicy and Sweet Whelk Cheese Rice Bowl! Enjoy your meal!
