Chewy & Sweet Stir-fried Dried Shredded Squid
Chewy & Sweet Stir-fried Dried Shredded Squid
Master the ‘Mountain-High’ Dried Shredded Squid Stir-fry (Altoran Recipe)
This chewy and sweet stir-fried dried shredded squid is a universally loved side dish that stores well! Today, we’re making it using a special recipe from CEO Han Ji-won of ‘Daebak Jip’ Banchan Store, as featured on ‘Altoran’. While dried shredded squid is delicious however you prepare it, this recipe’s secret tips from the banchan store owner will elevate its flavor and texture. Let’s create the ultimate side dish, complete with a smoky aroma and savory umami!
Main Ingredients- Dried Shredded Squid (Jinmichae) 150g
Seasoning Ingredients- Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (Mirin, etc.) 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 2 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp
- Toasted Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 2 Tbsp
- Cooking Wine (Mirin, etc.) 2 Tbsp
- Oligosaccharide 2 Tbsp
- Mayonnaise 1 Tbsp
- Sesame Oil 1 Tbsp
- Toasted Sesame Seeds 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, if your dried shredded squid is clumped together, gently pull it apart with your hands to loosen it. This helps the seasoning coat evenly.
Step 2
Lightly grease a heated pan with olive oil. Over medium-low heat, add the dried shredded squid. Gently stir-fry it, lifting and dropping it with your hands, until it becomes slightly curly and wavy. This step helps eliminate any fishy odor from the squid and adds a nutty flavor.
Step 3
Transfer the curly, stir-fried dried shredded squid to a separate bowl. Doing this prevents the squid from clumping together when you add the sauce, ensuring a tender result.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the sauce. In the same pan used for stir-frying the squid, combine soy sauce (2 Tbsp), oligosaccharide (2 Tbsp), cooking wine (2 Tbsp), and mayonnaise (1 Tbsp). Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat. Adding mayonnaise makes the sauce smoother and gives it a glossy, appealing finish.
Step 5
Once the sauce is bubbling, return the stir-fried dried shredded squid to the pan. Reduce the heat to low. Quickly toss the squid with a spatula or chopsticks, ensuring the sauce coats every strand evenly. As soon as it’s well-coated, turn off the heat. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil (1 Tbsp) for an enhanced aroma.
Step 6
This stir-fried dried shredded squid, lightly stir-fried and then coated in sauce, has no fishy taste at all. Instead, it boasts a delightful smoky aroma and a savory umami flavor that fills your mouth. Its chewy yet moist texture makes it perfect as a side dish with rice or even as a snack for kids. Serve it generously, and it will truly look like a mountain!
