Sweet & Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid (Jinmichae)
Sweet & Savory Stir-Fried Dried Shredded Squid (Jinmichae)
Baek Jong-won’s Style: Easy and Delicious Soy Sauce Glazed Dried Shredded Squid Recipe – Perfect for Lunchboxes and Side Dishes!
Here’s how to make a perfectly sweet and savory stir-fried dried shredded squid (jinmichae) with soy sauce. This recipe uses a special trick with mayonnaise to ensure a tender and non-chewy texture, making it a fantastic make-ahead side dish.
Main Ingredients- Dried Shredded Squid (Jinmichae) 200g
- Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp
- Soy Sauce 2 tsp
- Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup) 1 tsp
- Sesame Seeds, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a classic sweet and savory dish: stir-fried dried shredded squid with soy sauce. It’s a real meal enhancer!
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the dried shredded squid. Briefly rinse the jinmichae under cold water. Don’t soak it for too long, as this can wash away flavor. Quickly rinse it, then squeeze out any excess water thoroughly. In a bowl, combine the 200g of jinmichae with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise. Gently mix with your hands until the mayonnaise is evenly coated on the squid. Pre-mixing with mayonnaise beforehand is a key trick that makes the jinmichae incredibly tender and adds a wonderful nutty flavor when stir-fried.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the sauce and stir-fry. Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a little cooking oil. Add 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of oligosaccharide (or corn syrup), and a pinch of sesame seeds. Let the sauce simmer. Once it begins to bubble, add the jinmichae that you’ve already tossed with mayonnaise. Keep the heat on low and stir constantly with a spatula to ensure the sauce coats the squid evenly and to prevent burning. Stirring is key to prevent it from sticking and burning.
Step 4
Here’s the secret to keeping your stir-fried jinmichae from becoming tough! By tossing the jinmichae with mayonnaise before stir-frying, you ensure that it remains wonderfully soft and chewy throughout, even after cooking. The added nutty flavor is a bonus. This delicious jinmichae stir-fry is perfect for lunchboxes, as a quick snack, or alongside drinks. Give it a try!
