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Ojingeochae Muchim
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