Sweet and Spicy Maneul Muchim (Seasoned Garlic)
A 10-minute side dish of garlic pan-fried in oil to remove its pungent sharpness and tossed in a sweet and spicy gochujang seasoning.
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This super simple 10-minute side dish uses thickly sliced garlic pan-fried until golden to mellow its pungency, then tossed in a sweet and spicy sauce. Drained of excess oil before seasoning, it is not overly harsh and pairs wonderfully with rice or grilled meat wraps.
- Servings
- about 4–5 servings
- Cook time
- 10 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Garlic1 cup (150 g)
- Cooking oil2 tbsp
Seasoning
- Gochujang (Korean red chili paste)1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil
- Toasted sesame seeds
Steps
1. Prepare 1 cup of peeled garlic; slice small cloves once and medium cloves 2 times.
If you slice them too thin, they lose their nice bite.
2. Add all the seasoning ingredients together and mix.
If you like a tangy taste, you can add vinegar.
3. Heat a pan, add cooking oil, and stir-fry the garlic.
Stir-fry until the garlic turns translucent and slightly golden.
4. Place on paper towels to drain the excess oil.
5. Add the stir-fried garlic and seasoning...
6. Toss everything evenly to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you slice them too thin, they lose their nice bite.
- If you like a tangy taste, you can add vinegar.
- Stir-fry until the garlic turns translucent and slightly golden.
FAQ
How thick should the garlic be sliced for the best texture?
If you slice the garlic too thin, it loses its nice bite, so it is best to cut it fairly thick: cut small cloves once and medium cloves about twice.
How can I add a tangy flavor to the seasoning?
If you prefer a tangy taste, simply add vinegar to your liking into the base gochujang seasoning and toss.
How long should the garlic be stir-fried?
Heat oil in a hot pan and cook until the garlic turns translucent and the outside is slightly golden.
What dishes go well with this?
It is great served on its own as an everyday side dish with rice, and it also pairs wonderfully inside lettuce wraps with grilled meat.
