Delicious Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid Recipe
Delicious Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid Recipe
Super Easy 5-Minute Korean Side Dish: Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid (Jinmichae Bokkeum)
This stir-fried dried shredded squid is perfect as a lunchbox side dish or as a filling for kimbap. It’s incredibly easy to make and a favorite among children. It also makes a fantastic, simple snack to pair with beer!
Main Ingredients- 200g Dried Shredded Squid (Jiminchae)
Stir-Fry Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Jin-ganjang)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Jin-ganjang)
- 2 Tbsp Cooking Wine (Mirin, etc.)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, cut the dried shredded squid into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm long. Rinse the cut squid lightly in cold water a couple of times to remove any impurities. Then, soak it in cold water for about 5 minutes to soften it. Drain the squid thoroughly in a colander.
Step 2
In a heated pan, combine all the seasoning ingredients except for the sesame oil and sesame seeds: cooking oil, soy sauce, cooking wine, sugar, and minced garlic. Bring this mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Step 3
Once the seasoning starts to boil, reduce the heat to low. Stir continuously to prevent the sauce from burning and let it simmer for about 1 minute to thicken slightly. Simmering the sauce beforehand helps it adhere better to the squid and enhances the flavor.
Step 4
Now, add the drained dried shredded squid to the pan. Increase the heat to high and quickly stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring the seasoning coats the squid evenly. Stir-frying quickly helps keep the squid tender and moist.
Step 5
Finally, just before turning off the heat, add 1 Tbsp of sesame oil and 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds. Toss everything together well to combine. The addition of fragrant sesame oil and sesame seeds completes this delicious stir-fried dried shredded squid.
