Chewy Mushroom Jangjorim (Braised Mushrooms)
Chewy Mushroom Jangjorim (Braised Mushrooms)
How to Make Chewy Mushroom Jangjorim with a Meaty Texture
When you make mushroom jangjorim immediately after buying fresh mushrooms, you get a delicious mushroom jangjorim with a chewy texture and preserved aroma. I always feel that fresh ingredients, when used on their own, make truly delicious dishes without needing many other components.
Ingredients- 500g Shiitake mushrooms
- 2 cups Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 3 Tbsp Starch slurry (1.5 Tbsp starch + 3 Tbsp water)
- 4 cups Mushroom boiling water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, trim any dirt from the base of the mushrooms. Briefly blanch them in boiling water. This step helps to remove any earthy smell and enhances their chewy texture.
Step 2
Once the blanched mushrooms have cooled slightly, tear them by hand into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm). Tearing the mushrooms by hand helps to preserve their fibrous texture, resulting in a more satisfying chew.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious braising sauce! In a pot, combine 4 cups of mushroom boiling water, 2 cups of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp corn syrup, and 2 Tbsp sugar. Stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer over low heat and cook for about 5 minutes. In a separate bowl, mix 1.5 Tbsp of starch with 3 Tbsp of water to create a starch slurry. Gradually pour the slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Once the sauce has cooled, pour it over the torn mushrooms, mix thoroughly to coat, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
Step 4
This recipe for mushroom jangjorim is surprisingly easy. Once you’ve prepared the ingredients and let them marinate, a delicious jangjorim is ready. After about 3 hours of refrigeration, your mushroom jangjorim will be perfectly seasoned and ready to enjoy.
Step 5
If you get tired of eating the mushroom jangjorim as is, don’t worry! You can pan-fry it lightly in a bit of oil until golden brown. It will then transform into a ‘Mushroom Bulgogi’ with a wonderfully chewy texture. Since this mushroom jangjorim recipe is so simple, try making a batch and enjoying it in various ways!
