Spicy Seasoned Jogae Gui (Grilled Clams)
A grilled clam dish where chopped clam meat and vegetables are tossed in a spicy seasoning and grilled in foil-wrapped shells.
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This jogae gui features chopped clam meat and minced vegetables tossed in a spicy gochujang sauce, piled into clam shells, and grilled. Wrapping them tightly in aluminum foil keeps the juices from leaking and leaves them moist and tender, making an ideal dish to enjoy with drinks.
- Servings
- about 1–2 servings
- Cook time
- 10 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Hard clam4
- Onion
- Carrot
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)
- Red chili pepper
Seasoning sauce
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Garlic2 tsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Ground black pepper1 tbsp
- Shuck the hard clams to remove the meat and discard the innards, then separate the clam shells into halves and wash them clean.
Steps
Shuck the hard clams to remove the meat and discard the innards.
Separate the clam shells into halves and wash them clean.
Finely dice the clam meat and the vegetables, including the onion, Cheongyang chili pepper, carrot, and red chili pepper.
Toss all the ingredients with the seasoning mixture listed above.
Mound the seasoned ingredients generously onto the clam shells.
Wrap them tightly by turning the foil several times around each shell.
This keeps the juices from leaking out when grilling on the grill grate.
Grill over low heat, flipping back and forth, for about 10 minutes.
Tada, your delicious jogae gui is all done.
Ppunwife's tips
- Wrap them tightly by turning the foil several times around each shell. This keeps the juices from leaking out when grilling on the grill grate.
FAQ
Why do you wrap the clams in foil before grilling?
Wrapping them carefully with multiple layers of foil prevents the delicious juices from spilling out onto the grill grate while cooking.
What is the recommended heat level and cooking time?
Keep the heat low and flip them back and forth, grilling for about 10 minutes until done properly.
Can I use a frying pan or an oven instead of a grill grate? AI-generated
Yes, as long as they are tightly wrapped in foil, you can place them in an oven or cook them slowly in a dry pan over low heat.
