Tender and Savory Kkwari Gochu Jjim (Steamed Shishito Peppers)
Kkwari gochu jjim (steamed shishito peppers) coated in flour, lightly steamed, and tossed in a soy sauce seasoning.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
Tender, mild shishito peppers are lightly steamed in a steamer basket and tossed in a sweet and spicy soy sauce seasoning. Poking holes in the peppers allows the seasoning and moisture to blend just right, coming together in under 20 minutes on a modest budget.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Shishito peppers (kkwari-gochu)2 handfuls, 200 g
- Floura little
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2.5 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1.5 tbsp
- Sugar0.5 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)0.5 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Minced red chili pepper1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Water1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Soak the shishito peppers in water, rinse them under running water, and just shake off the excess moisture.
- You can also coat them in roasted soybean powder instead of flour before steaming.
Steps
Soak the shishito peppers in water, then rinse under running water.
Just shake off the excess moisture.
Poke holes in 2-3 spots using a fork or toothpick, coat them with flour, and steam in a preheated steamer for 3 minutes.
I used flour because I didn't have soybean powder, but my mother used to coat them in soybean powder and steam them.
The steaming time depends on the thickness of the peppers, so adjust accordingly.
While the peppers are steaming, add all the seasoning ingredients in the specified amounts and mix well.
The plump peppers are now cooked until tender.
If you steam them too long, they will become soggy and mushy, so 3-5 minutes should be enough.
Let the steam dissipate slightly, then toss the peppers with the sauce.
Finish with a light sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Ppunwife's tips
- Poke holes in 2-3 spots with a fork or toothpick, then coat with flour.
- The steaming time depends on the thickness of the peppers, so adjust accordingly.
- If you steam them too long, they will become soggy and mushy, so 3-5 minutes should be enough.
FAQ
Can I use a different flour instead of wheat flour?
You can coat them in roasted soybean powder and steam them for a nuttier flavor.
Why do you poke holes in the shishito peppers before steaming? AI-generated
Poking holes in the peppers with a fork or toothpick helps heat distribute evenly to the inside and prevents them from bursting.
How long should I steam them so they do not become too mushy?
Lightly steam them in a preheated steamer for just 3 to 5 minutes so they stay pleasantly tender without turning soggy.
