Ojingeochae Muchim Spicy Squid Salad (오징어채무침)
This spicy squid salad, known as 오징어채무침 (Ojingeochae Muchim) in Korean, is a popular dish in South Korean cuisine. It's a flavorful and refreshing salad that makes for a great appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh squid, cleaned and sliced into thin strips
- 1/4 cup gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup julienned carrots
- 1/4 cup julienned cucumber
- 1/4 cup julienned red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the gochugaru, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, garlic, and ginger to make the dressing.
- Add the squid, green onions, carrots, cucumber, and red bell pepper to the bowl and toss to coat everything in the dressing.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 5 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 150 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 10g
- Protein
- 15g
- Fat
- 5g
Supplies
Large mixing bowl Sharp knife Cutting board
Tools
Tongs Whisk
Serving suggestions
Serve the spicy squid salad as an appetizer or side dish for a Korean meal. It pairs well with steamed rice and other banchan (side dishes).
Tips & tricks
For a milder version, reduce the amount of gochugaru or use a combination of gochugaru and regular red pepper flakes.
Cost
$15