Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Sundae (Korean Blood Sausage)
Spicy and Sweet Stir-Fried Sundae (Korean Blood Sausage)
The Ultimate Golden Recipe for Stir-Fried Sundae! A Perfect Harmony of Generous Vegetables and Chewy Sundae
Introducing a delicious stir-fried sundae recipe where chewy sundae and crisp vegetables are combined and stir-fried in a spicy and sweet sauce. It’s a simple yet hearty meal or a perfect snack with drinks. It also makes a wonderful side dish for rice. This is a universally loved dish, so be sure to try making it!
Main Ingredients- 500g Sundae (Korean blood sausage, optional: add intestines to your preference)
- 2 handfuls Cabbage (approx. 1/4 head)
- 1/2 Onion
- 15 Perilla leaves (Kkaennip)
- 1/2 Green onion (scallion)
- Cooking oil, as needed
- 1 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp Perilla powder
Stir-Fry Sauce- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Minced green onion
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cheongju (rice wine) or Mirin
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or rice wine)
- A little Ginger juice (or a pinch of ginger powder)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Minced green onion
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp Oyster sauce
- 2 Tbsp Cheongju (rice wine) or Mirin
- 2 Tbsp Mirin (or rice wine)
- A little Ginger juice (or a pinch of ginger powder)
- 1/2 cup Water
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the delicious sauce for our stir-fried sundae! In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of gochugaru, 2 tablespoons of gochujang, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 2 tablespoons of minced green onion, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce. Add 2 tablespoons of cheongju and 2 tablespoons of mirin to remove any gamey odors, and a little ginger juice for extra flavor. Finally, pour in 1/2 cup of water and stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed to create the sundae stir-fry sauce.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to prepare the sundae. Commercially available sundae can be lightly blanched in boiling water before stir-frying. This helps prevent it from bursting and results in a chewier texture. Prepare about 500g of sundae. I also purchased fresh intestines from the market and added them along with the sundae (total of 500g sundae + intestines).
Step 3
Let’s prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to the stir-fry. Slice half an onion into thick strips. Prepare about 2 handfuls of cabbage and cut it into uniform pieces. Wash the perilla leaves thoroughly, pat them dry, and then roughly chop them. Slice the green onion diagonally to add a fresh aroma.
Step 4
Heat a pan over medium heat and add about 1 tablespoon of cooking oil. First, add the sliced cabbage and onion and stir-fry until they are slightly softened. Stir-frying the vegetables first brings out their natural sweetness and improves their texture.
Step 5
Once the cabbage and onion are lightly stir-fried, pour in all the prepared sundae stir-fry sauce. Mix well with the vegetables and continue to stir-fry over medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t burn. It’s important to stir-fry sufficiently so the sauce permeates the vegetables well.
Step 6
When the sauce and vegetables are well combined and fragrant, add the prepared sundae and stir-fry together. Continue to cook for about 3-4 minutes until the sundae is coated in the sauce and cooked through. It’s best to cook over medium heat rather than high heat to prevent the sundae from bursting and to ensure the sauce is evenly distributed.
Step 7
Once the sundae and sauce are well mixed, add the fragrant perilla leaves and the refreshing green onion at the end. Stir them in quickly – they only need to wilt slightly to retain their aroma. Avoid overcooking.
Step 8
We’re almost done! Just before turning off the heat, drizzle in 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a nutty aroma, and sprinkle 2 tablespoons of perilla powder for added richness and a slightly thicker consistency. Give it a final light stir to incorporate everything. This is the perfect finishing touch for your stir-fried sundae.
Step 9
Voila! Your spicy, sweet, and chewy stir-fried sundae is ready. It’s delicious served over a bowl of warm rice or enjoyed as is with your favorite beverage. Enjoy this amazing dish!
