Chewy and Delicious Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp with Gochujang
The Ultimate Simple Side Dish: Easy Gochujang Stir-Fried Dried Shrimp Recipe
You can make a delicious side dish with just dried shrimp, even without garlic scapes. This dish is so irresistibly chewy with a perfect balance of spicy and sweet flavors that you won’t be able to stop eating it. Let’s create a wonderful side dish with simple ingredients!
Main Ingredients- 60g dried shrimp (cleaned)
- 2 Tbsp green onion (chopped)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, to remove moisture and any fishy smell from the dried shrimp, lightly toast them in a dry pan (no oil) over medium-low heat. Stir for about 30 seconds to 1 minute until you can smell their toasty aroma, then immediately remove them from the heat and set aside on a separate plate. This step makes the dried shrimp crispier and helps them absorb the sauce better.
Step 2
Finely chop the green onion into about 0.5 cm pieces. This will add a fragrant flavor to the side dish.
Step 3
Set the toasted dried shrimp aside. Now, heat 2 Tbsp of cooking oil in the same pan over medium-low heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped green onions. Sauté until they become lightly golden and fragrant, which will significantly enhance the base flavor of the sauce.
Step 4
Once the garlic and green onions are fragrant, reduce the heat to very low. Add the sauce ingredients: 1 heaping Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp oligo syrup, 2 Tbsp rice wine, and the remaining 1 Tbsp of cooking oil. Stir continuously to prevent burning, and let the sauce simmer until it thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. This process concentrates the flavor. Be sure to use low heat to avoid scorching the sauce.
Step 5
Add the lightly toasted dried shrimp to the thickened sauce. Mix quickly with a spatula or spoon to ensure the sauce evenly coats every piece of shrimp. It’s important to coat all the dried shrimp thoroughly for the best flavor.
Step 6
As soon as the shrimp are well-coated, turn off the heat. Drizzle in 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and give it one final gentle mix to add a nutty aroma. Adding sesame oil after turning off the heat preserves its fragrance.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds for garnish. This stir-fried dried shrimp with gochujang is delicious served immediately or can be stored in the refrigerator as a side dish. It’s a perfect accompaniment to rice, so be sure to try making it!
