Savory Marinated Mushrooms (Yangsongi Beoseot Jangajji): A Two-in-One Delight
Sweet and Savory Marinated Mushrooms
Enjoy delicious button mushrooms in a delightful pickle! This ‘Jangajji’ not only preserves the mushrooms perfectly but also creates a flavorful soy sauce base that can be used in other dishes. It’s a two-birds-one-stone recipe that’s both simple and versatile, making it a fantastic side dish. Let’s make this wonderful marinated mushroom recipe!
Main Ingredients- 1kg fresh button mushrooms
- 10 whole garlic cloves
Marinade Ingredients- 3 cups (600ml) water
- 1 cup (200ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (100ml) oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 sheet (10×10 cm) dried kelp (dashima)
- 3 stalks green onion
- 3 dried chili peppers (or fresh red chili peppers)
- 10 slices fresh ginger
- 3 cups (600ml) water
- 1 cup (200ml) soy sauce
- 1/2 cup (100ml) oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 1 sheet (10×10 cm) dried kelp (dashima)
- 3 stalks green onion
- 3 dried chili peppers (or fresh red chili peppers)
- 10 slices fresh ginger
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Making the Savory Marinade] First, in a pot, combine 3 cups (600ml) of water, 1 cup (200ml) of soy sauce, and 1/2 cup (100ml) of oligosaccharide. Add the 3 stalks of green onion (cut into large pieces), 3 chili peppers, 10 slices of ginger, and the 10×10 cm sheet of dried kelp. Bring this mixture to a boil over high heat. 
Step 2
Once the marinade begins to boil vigorously, carefully add the 10 whole garlic cloves. The garlic will infuse its flavor into the marinade.
Step 3
Now, add the 1kg of cleaned button mushrooms. After the marinade comes back to a rolling boil, stir the mushrooms gently for about 1 minute, then immediately turn off the heat. Boiling for too long can make the mushrooms mushy.
Step 4
Turn off the heat and let the marinade and ingredients cool down completely. If you transfer them while hot, the mushrooms or other ingredients might get damaged.
Step 5
Once the marinade has completely cooled, transfer the button mushrooms, garlic, and the entire marinade into a clean storage container. Seal the lid tightly and store in the refrigerator. You can start enjoying them by taking out small portions as needed, usually after 2-3 days.
Step 6
Ta-da! Your delicious marinated button mushrooms are ready. They are perfectly savory, subtly sweet, and have a pleasant kick from the chili peppers that will tantalize your taste buds. The sweet pickled garlic cloves are also a wonderful treat! Even better, the leftover marinade, after the mushrooms are removed, transforms into a versatile ‘flavor-packed soy sauce base’! Use it in soups or braised dishes to add a richer depth of flavor. This recipe is simple, incredibly useful, and nothing goes to waste. How about adding these amazing marinated mushrooms to your dinner table tonight?
