Ojingeo Chomuchim (Spicy Sour Squid Salad) with Minari and Cucumber
Fresh squid tossed with water dropwort and cucumber in a sweet, sour, and spicy dressing.
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Fresh squid tossed with water dropwort and cucumber in a spicy, sweet, and sour dressing. Fresh raw squid can be used without blanching, making this quick and simple to make. It also makes a great drinking snack or special treat when tossed with thin wheat noodles.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Fresh squid1 whole (medium)
- Cucumber1/2
- Onion1/3
- Water dropwort (minari)1 handful
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
- Red chili pepper1
Seasoning
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)2 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- Ground black peppera little
- Toasted sesame oila little
- Toasted sesame seedsa little
- Fresh raw squid is tender enough to cut into bite-sized pieces and use without blanching; if using frozen squid, blanch it briefly in boiling water.
- Perilla leaves or green cabbage are also great additions if you have them.
Steps
1. This is fresh raw squid. Because it is so fresh, I cut it into bite-sized pieces without blanching.
If you are using frozen squid, blanch it briefly in boiling water.
2. Thinly julienne 1/2 cucumber, a handful of water dropwort (minari), and 1/3 onion, and slice the Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili) and red chili pepper diagonally.
Perilla leaves or green cabbage are also great additions if you have them.
3. Mix all the seasoning ingredients according to the recipe.
You can adjust the amount of vinegar and sugar to suit your taste.
4. Add the squid, vegetables, and seasoning all together...
Toss gently by hand until evenly coated.
Ppunwife's tips
- Adjust the amount of vinegar and sugar to your personal taste.
- If you toss the same vegetables and seasoning with canned sea snails, it becomes golbaengi muchim (spicy sea snail salad).
- It is also delicious mixed with cooked thin wheat noodles (somyeon).
FAQ
Can I use frozen squid right away without blanching?
Unlike fresh raw squid, frozen squid must be briefly blanched in boiling water before tossing.
Are there other vegetables that go well besides water dropwort?
If you have perilla leaves or green cabbage, you can thinly slice them and toss them in as well.
Can I use this dressing for other seafood salads?
Yes, you can toss this exact combination of vegetables and seasoning with canned sea snails to make golbaengi muchim (spicy sea snail salad).
