Sweet and Spicy Mareun Ojingeo Bokkeum (Stir-Fried Dried Squid)
A side dish made by soaking hard dried squid in water and stir-frying it in a sweet and spicy seasoning sauce until glazed.
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This side dish is made by soaking stiff dried squid in water to reduce saltiness and soften it, then simmering it in a sweet and spicy sauce. Adding the squid and chilies to the boiled seasoning sauce and stir-frying until the moisture is reduced brings out deep savory flavor.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Stir-fried dried squid ingredients
- Dried squid1-2 whole, 100 g
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
- Red chili pepper1
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Soy sauce1 tbsp
- Mirin (cooking rice wine)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Garlic1 tsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Watera little
- Soaking it in water removes the excess salt and softens it; about 1 hour of soaking makes it tender.
- Peel the skin from dried squid (1 large or about 2 small), tear it into bite-sized pieces or cut it with scissors, and soak it in water.
Steps
Peel the skin from dried squid (1 large or about 2 small),
tear it into bite-sized pieces or cut it with scissors, and soak it in water.
If you soak it for about 1 hour, it will become tender.
Drain it in a sieve to remove moisture.
Diagonally slice 1 each of the red chili pepper and Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili).
My husband loves spicy food, so I add Cheongyang chilies even to side dishes like this.
Do not add chilies if making this for kids; it will be very spicy.
Add the seasoning sauce above to a pan and bring it to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer just a bit longer until fine bubbles form.
Add the squid and chili peppers and toss to combine.
Once the seasoning sauce has soaked into the ingredients and almost all moisture is gone, remove it from the heat.
Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds over it.
Ppunwife's tips
- If making this for kids, do not add the chili peppers; it will be very spicy.
FAQ
How long should dried squid be soaked in water?
After cutting the dried squid into bite-sized pieces, soaking it in water for about 1 hour will make it tender.
Are there any precautions when making this for children?
Cheongyang chili peppers make the dish very spicy, so it is best to omit the peppers when making it for kids.
When should the heat be turned off while stir-frying in the seasoning sauce?
Remove it from the heat once the seasoning sauce has evenly soaked into the ingredients and almost all liquid in the pan has evaporated.
Can I use oligosaccharide syrup or rice syrup instead of corn syrup? AI-generated
Generally, you can use oligosaccharide syrup or rice syrup as a substitute for corn syrup in a similar amount.
