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Korea Ingredient

Ojingeojeot (Spicy Salted Squid)

甘辛くて食べやすい!韓国の国民的イカの塩辛

Spice 3 Gluten-free

Description

Korea's national salted squid. Sliced squid fermented and seasoned sweet and spicy with chili powder and corn syrup. Softer and sweeter than Changja.

Classification: Everyone, Salted Seafood, Rice Thief, Classic Side

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Squid
  • Chili powder
  • Corn syrup
  • Garlic
  • Sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Slice squid and salt it.
  2. Toss generously with chili powder, corn syrup, garlic, and sesame seeds.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Corn syrup sweetness、Garlic

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Japanese salted squid + Doubanjiang + Sesame oil

Pairing

White Rice / Abalone porridge

Trivia

[Difference] Japanese salted squid uses squid liver for a bitter/rich taste. Korean style avoids liver, using chili and syrup for a bright red, sweet-spicy finish.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] Frequently served as free Banchan. Its strong flavor makes it the absolute best topping to add saltiness to mild Korean porridges (Juk).

Allergen

Squid, Sesame

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