Soft and Moist Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squids with Gochujang
Amazingly Tender ‘Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squids with Gochujang’! The Ultimate Korean Side Dish for Rice and Lunchboxes!
Experience the irresistible tenderness and moisture that will have you reaching for more with this delightful stir-fried dried shredded squids (Jinmichae) recipe. It’s so good, it’s hard to stop eating!
Main Ingredients- 240g Dried Shredded Squids (Jinmichae)
- 2 Cheongyang chili peppers
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
Sauce Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cheongju (rice wine for cooking)
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or Oligodang)
- 2 Tbsp Perilla Oil (or Sesame Oil)
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Cheongju (rice wine for cooking)
- 2 Tbsp Maesilcheong (plum syrup)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 1 Tbsp Corn Syrup (or Oligodang)
- 2 Tbsp Perilla Oil (or Sesame Oil)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 240g of dried shredded squids (Jinmichae). This is roughly equivalent to 2-3 packs usually sold at supermarkets. Cut the Jinmichae into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7cm long. In a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise to the cut Jinmichae and mix gently with your hands. Pre-mixing with mayonnaise helps prevent the Jinmichae from becoming tough and dry during cooking, ensuring a softer and more moist texture.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the golden sauce for this delicious Jinmichae stir-fry! Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang to a bowl.
Step 3
Add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru for a touch of spiciness.
Step 4
Balance the sweetness with 1 tablespoon of sugar. You can adjust this to your preference.
Step 5
Add 2 tablespoons of maesilcheong (plum syrup) for a sweet and tangy flavor. If you don’t have plum syrup, you can substitute it with sugar or oligodang.
Step 6
Add 1 tablespoon of cheongju (rice wine for cooking) to remove any raw smell and enhance the savory taste.
Step 7
For a hint of garlic aroma, add 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Step 8
Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to boost the umami flavor.
Step 9
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. Whisk all the sauce ingredients together thoroughly until well combined, ensuring there are no lumps, to create your delicious sauce.
Step 10
Heat a pan over medium heat and pour in all the prepared sauce.
Step 11
Once the sauce starts to bubble vigorously,
Step 12
Add the Jinmichae that you pre-mixed with mayonnaise,
Step 13
and add 2 Cheongyang chili peppers, thinly sliced diagonally, for a spicy kick. You can also use regular red or green chili peppers if you prefer. Quickly mix everything together so the sauce evenly coats the Jinmichae.
Step 14
After the Jinmichae is well coated with the sauce, just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of corn syrup for added shine and sweetness,
Step 15
and finally, add 2 tablespoons of perilla oil around the edge of the pan for a fragrant aroma. Gently mix it in using the residual heat. Your delicious stir-fried Jinmichae with gochujang is now complete! You can also use sesame oil instead of perilla oil.
Step 16
This moist and tender stir-fried Jinmichae with gochujang is an absolutely perfect side dish for rice!
Step 17
Wishing you a happy day today, and enjoy your delicious homemade meal! ^^
