Easy Seasoned Laver (Gim Muchim) Recipe: Baek Jong-won Style Side Dish
Easy Seasoned Laver (Gim Muchim) Recipe: Baek Jong-won Style Side Dish
How to Make Simple and Delicious Seasoned Laver (Baek Jong-won Recipe)
Received a lot of laver gifts during holidays? Don’t let them go to waste! Try making this savory seasoned laver using Baek Jong-won’s recipe. It’s the perfect side dish that pairs incredibly well with rice. This super simple recipe is easy for anyone to follow, making it ideal for delicious home-cooked meals.
Main Ingredients- 10 sheets Gim (Seaweed, preferably laver/gim)
- 5 stalks Scallions
- 1 Disposable plastic bag
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
Seasoning Sauce (using traditional Korean spoon measurement)- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the scallions thoroughly. You can chop them finely or cut them into slightly larger pieces, about 2-3 cm long, depending on your preference. Cutting them larger adds a pleasant chewy texture.
Step 2
Heat a dry pan (without oil) over medium heat. Place the laver sheets on the pan and toast them until lightly golden brown on both sides. Be careful not to burn the laver; toasting it slightly until it’s a bit crisp is ideal.
Step 3
Instead of crushing the toasted laver by hand, which can be messy, using a disposable plastic bag makes the process much cleaner and easier. Place the toasted laver sheets into the bag and gently crumble them into bite-sized pieces by rubbing them between your hands inside the bag. You’ll be surprised how easily it breaks apart!
Step 4
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil. Mix them well to create the seasoning sauce in advance. This is the golden ratio for a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors.
Step 5
Transfer the crumbled laver into a larger mixing bowl. Add the prepared seasoning sauce gradually, 1 tablespoon at a time, and gently mix. It’s important to add the sauce little by little to adjust the seasoning to your taste, rather than adding it all at once.
Step 6
Once the laver has absorbed some of the seasoning, add the prepared scallions. Gently toss everything together until the scallions are evenly coated with the seasoning. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can make the laver mushy.
Step 7
Finally, sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds generously over the mixture for a rich, nutty aroma. Your delicious seasoned laver (gim muchim) is now ready to be enjoyed with a bowl of freshly cooked warm rice!
