Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squids (Jinmi-chae)
Popular Side Dish! Perfect Guide to Gochujang Jinmi-chae Stir-fry and Seasoned Dried Squids
Introducing a magical side dish that will revive your appetite: Gochujang Jinmi-chae Stir-fry. Loved by everyone, young and old, its chewy, spicy, and sweet flavor is a true rice thief. Easy to make and perfect for a satisfying side dish.
Main Ingredients- Dried shredded squids (Jinmi-chae) 200g
- Mayonnaise 3 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone! Today, I’ll show you in detail how to make a delicious spicy and sweet stir-fried jinmi-chae, perfect as a side dish for rice. Just follow along, and you’ll have a wonderful jinmi-chae stir-fry ready in no time!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the jinmi-chae. For this recipe, we’ll use it directly without rinsing in water to maintain a tender texture. Cut the jinmi-chae into bite-sized pieces (about 5-7cm long). Place the cut jinmi-chae in a bowl and mix with 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Coating the jinmi-chae with mayonnaise is the secret to it absorbing the sauce well and becoming tender.
Step 3
Now, it’s time to make the flavorful sauce. Get a medium-sized pan and add 1/2 cup (approx. 100ml) of water. Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1.5 tablespoons of oligosaccharide, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Start heating over medium-high heat and stir to combine the ingredients well.
Step 4
As soon as the sauce begins to simmer and bubble, turn off the heat immediately. While the sauce is still hot, pour it over the jinmi-chae that you previously mixed with mayonnaise. Use chopsticks or a spatula to quickly toss and coat the jinmi-chae evenly with the sauce. It’s crucial to turn off the heat and mix while the sauce is hot. This method allows the sauce to adhere perfectly to the jinmi-chae, creating a moist yet chewy texture.
Step 5
Finally, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and sprinkle a pinch of toasted sesame seeds on top to complete your delicious jinmi-chae stir-fry! It looks appetizing, and the taste is even better. This dish is incredibly popular as a snack for kids and a side dish for adults, so be sure to give it a try!
