Spicy, Sweet, and Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid
Perfect Side Dish! Delicious Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid Recipe
Enjoy this delightful side dish made with chewy dried shredded squid (jinmi-chae), coated in a spicy-sweet sauce with an added savory touch. It’s easy to make and keeps well for days.
Main Ingredients- Dried shredded squid (jinmi-chae) 600g
- Mayonnaise 4 Tbsp
Seasoning Ingredients- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2-3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Oligodang (corn syrup) 3-4 Tbsp (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Sugar a little
- Cooking wine 1-2 Tbsp (or mirin)
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds a suitable amount
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 2-3 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Oligodang (corn syrup) 3-4 Tbsp (adjust sweetness to taste)
- Sugar a little
- Cooking wine 1-2 Tbsp (or mirin)
- Sesame oil 1 tsp
- Sesame seeds a suitable amount
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the dried shredded squid (jinmi-chae). If the squid strips are too long, cut them into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, place the squid and add 4 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Gently mix and coat the squid strips with the mayonnaise. This helps the sauce adhere better and makes the squid more tender.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning sauce! In a small bowl, combine 2 Tbsp gochujang, 2-3 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 3-4 Tbsp oligodang, a little sugar, and 1-2 Tbsp cooking wine. Mix well to create the sauce. Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of oligodang or sugar according to your preference.
Step 3
Prepare a wide pan (a Wok or ‘gungjung-pan’ is recommended). Pour the prepared seasoning sauce into the pan. Cook over medium-low heat until the sauce comes to a gentle boil. Once the sauce thickens slightly and becomes fragrant, turn off the heat.
Step 4
With the heat off, add the mayonnaise-coated dried shredded squid to the pan. Quickly toss and mix to ensure the sauce evenly coats the squid. The residual heat will help the sauce cling beautifully to the squid.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle in 1 tsp of sesame oil and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds. Your delicious spicy, sweet, and savory stir-fried dried shredded squid side dish is now ready! Enjoy it with warm rice.
