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Jinmichae Muchim (Spicy Dried Squid)

お弁当の定番!さきいかとコチュジャンの甘辛い出会い

Spice 3 None (gochujang may contain wheat)

Description

A national Banchan. Dried shredded squid (similar to Japanese bar snacks) tossed in a sticky, sweet-spicy glaze of gochujang, corn syrup, and a touch of mayonnaise.

Classification: Everyone, Salad/Appetizer, Classic Side, Sweet-Spicy

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How to use

Ingredients

  • Dried shredded squid(Jinmichae)
  • Gochujang
  • Corn syrup
  • Mayonnaise
  • Sesame oil/seeds

Instructions

  1. Soften dried shredded squid slightly with water/soju.
  2. Heat gochujang, sesame oil, syrup, mayo.
  3. Toss squid in the glaze.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips

Key spices

Corn syrup glaze and Gochujang

Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets

Japanese bar snack 'Saki-ika'

Pairing

White Rice / Lunchbox side

Trivia

[Hack] Can be made with Japanese dried squid. Korean mothers secretly add 'mayo' to the paste to prevent hardening and add mild richness.

Eating tips & etiquette

[Unique Eating] A frequent free Banchan. Highly chewy; the more you chew, the more sweet-spicy squid umami releases. Rice disappears instantly.

Allergen

Squid, Soy, Egg

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