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Ojingeochae Muchim

Name: Ojingeochae Muchim
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Dried shredded squid', 'amount': '1 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste)', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Soy sauce', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Sugar', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Rice vinegar', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Sesame oil', 'amount': '2 teaspoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '2 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Green onions', 'amount': '2, sliced'}; {'ingredient': 'Toasted sesame seeds', 'amount': '1 tablespoon'}

Ojingeochae Muchim is a vibrant and zesty Korean side dish that tantalizes your taste buds with its unique harmony of flavors. This delightful dish features tender, rehydrated dried squid tossed in a spicy and tangy sauce crafted from gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Often enjoyed alongside rice or as a banchan (side dish) in traditional Korean meals, Ojingeochae Muchim not only provides a burst of umami but also a satisfying chewiness that seafood lovers crave. This dish draws its roots from Korea's coastal regions, where the preservation of dried seafood has been a culinary staple for centuries, allowing for rich flavors and textures to develop over time.

Servings: 4

Ingredients

Dried shredded squid: 1 cup
Gochujang (Korean red pepper paste): 2 tablespoons
Soy sauce: 1 tablespoon
Sugar: 1 teaspoon
Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
Sesame oil: 2 teaspoons
Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
Green onions: 2, sliced
Toasted sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon

Instructions

Begin by soaking the dried shredded squid in a bowl of cold water for about 10 minutes to rehydrate it. This crucial step restores tenderness and enhances the squid's texture.
After soaking, drain the squid and gently squeeze out any excess water to ensure it is not too watery.
In a separate mixing bowl, combine the gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until well mixed to form a flavorful sauce.
Add the rehydrated squid to the sauce mixture and toss until the squid is evenly coated, ensuring every strand is infused with the spicy and tangy flavors.
Finally, sprinkle the sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds over the squid mixture, giving it a final toss for added freshness and crunch.
Serve immediately as a side dish or enjoy it as a flavorful snack!

Dietary Information

Servings: 4 • Dish Type: Side Dish • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Cook Time: 0 minutes (no cooking required) • Calories: 150 • Fat: 5g • Carbs: 20g • Protein: 10g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 2g