Sweet and Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squids with Soy Sauce
Easy Lunchbox Side Dish Recipe: Delicious Soy Sauce Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squids (Jinmichae Bokkeum)
Let’s make a delicious and perfectly balanced sweet and savory stir-fried dried shredded squids (Jinmichae Bokkeum). This recipe is perfect for lunchboxes and as a quick side dish.
Main Ingredients- 200g dried shredded squids (jinmichae)
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp corn syrup (or oligosaccharide)
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello! Today, I’ll show you how to make a delicious sweet and savory stir-fried dried shredded squids (Jinmichae Bokkeum) that everyone loves. This recipe is perfect for a rice side dish or even for lunchboxes, completing a tasty meal!
Step 2
First, we’ll prepare the dried shredded squids to make them tender. Place 200g of jinmichae in a bowl and lightly rinse it under running water. Be careful not to rinse for too long, as it can wash away the flavor! After rinsing, drain the jinmichae thoroughly in a colander. Add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the drained jinmichae and gently mix it with your hands until well coated. The mayonnaise will coat the squids, preventing them from burning during stir-frying and adding a much softer and nuttier flavor.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the sauce. Heat a frying pan over medium heat and add a little cooking oil. Then, add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of corn syrup. (Feel free to adjust the amount of corn syrup if you prefer it sweeter.) Once the sauce starts to bubble, add the mayonnaise-coated jinmichae. Reduce the heat to low and stir continuously with a spatula, ensuring the sauce evenly coats the squids and prevents burning. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes. Finally, turn off the heat, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds, and it’s ready!
Step 4
Ta-da! Your delicious sweet and savory soy sauce stir-fried dried shredded squids are complete. Doesn’t it look mouth-watering? It tastes even better when cooled, so let it cool down a bit before packing it into a lunchbox or arranging it nicely on a plate to enjoy with rice. It will be the best side dish that your whole family will love!
