Savory Seasoned Gim (Laver) Recipe
Easy and Delicious Seasoned Gim
Do you often find sheets of gim (laver) taking up space in your fridge? Give them a delicious makeover with this simple seasoned gim recipe! Making about 10 sheets at a time and storing them means you’ll have a tasty side dish for the week. The combination of spicy, sweet, and savory seasoning with crispy roasted gim is mouthwatering. It’s perfect for mixing with rice or serving alongside bibimbap. Let’s start this special recipe that enhances the rich flavor of gim!
Main Ingredients- 15 sheets of dried Korean Gim (Korean Laver, recommended: ‘Gopchang Gim’ or plain, unsalted)
Golden Seasoning Mix- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (Korean soy sauce for soup and stew, adds umami)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (enhances flavor)
- 2 Tbsp Cheongju (rice wine, removes odor and tenderizes)
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup, for mild sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (essential for the seasoning)
- 2 Tbsp Minced Scallions (adds fresh aroma)
- 1 small Red Chili, minced (for spiciness and color)
- 1 small Green Chili, minced (for clean spiciness)
- 3 Tbsp Water (to adjust seasoning consistency)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 2 Tbsp Jin-ganjang (Korean soy sauce for soup and stew, adds umami)
- 1 Tbsp Fish Sauce (enhances flavor)
- 2 Tbsp Cheongju (rice wine, removes odor and tenderizes)
- 2 Tbsp Oligodang (corn syrup, for mild sweetness)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic (essential for the seasoning)
- 2 Tbsp Minced Scallions (adds fresh aroma)
- 1 small Red Chili, minced (for spiciness and color)
- 1 small Green Chili, minced (for clean spiciness)
- 3 Tbsp Water (to adjust seasoning consistency)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the delicious seasoning mix that will determine the taste of your seasoned gim. In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp gochugaru, 2 Tbsp jin-ganjang, 1 Tbsp fish sauce, 2 Tbsp cheongju, 2 Tbsp oligodang, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 2 Tbsp minced scallions. Add the minced red and green chilies (1 each) for spiciness and color, and finally, 3 Tbsp of water. Stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. This amount of seasoning is enough for approximately 15 sheets of dried gim. Feel free to add a little gochujang or sugar to your preference!
Step 2
Next, prepare the gim. Lightly roast the gim sheets on a dry pan over low heat, flipping them frequently until they are crisp. Be careful not to burn them; the key is to roast until you can smell their toasty aroma. Once roasted, tear or cut the gim into bite-sized pieces (about 2-3 sections), or place them in a large plastic bag and crumble them by hand. They should be crunchy enough to make a satisfying sound when broken.
Step 3
Now it’s time to mix the gim with the seasoning! In the plastic bag or large bowl containing the crumbled gim, start by adding about 2/3 of the prepared seasoning mix. It’s important to taste as you go and adjust the seasoning to your liking. We prefer it a little less salty, so we saved some seasoning for later. Gently toss the gim and seasoning together with your hands or a spatula, being careful not to break the gim too much. The goal is to coat the gim evenly without crushing it.
Step 4
Transfer the seasoned gim to a nice serving dish. It’s already delicious, but we’re going to enhance the nutty flavor even further. Sprinkle generously with 2 Tbsp of whole sesame seeds. The roasted sesame seeds will add a wonderful depth of flavor and a delightful crunch with every bite.
Step 5
Finally, the finishing touch to complete the flavor profile! Drizzle with 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. The rich, fragrant aroma of sesame oil will elevate the seasoned gim to another level. Gently mix in the sesame oil and seeds until well combined. Your delicious seasoned gim is ready! Serve it over warm rice for a fantastic mixed rice dish, or enjoy it as a side with various meals like bibimbap. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and savor them whenever you like!
