Jwipo facts for kids

Jwipo and Dried Squid.

Jwipo (Korean: 쥐포) is a popular traditional Korean snack. It's a type of dried fish, often sold by street vendors. Jwipo is made from a fish called the filefish, also known as Jwichi. The fish is prepared, flattened, and then dried.

While filefish naturally has a slightly sweet taste, the sweetness in Jwipo comes from added sugar. People usually enjoy Jwipo warm. It's often heated over a burner until it starts to curl up.

What is Jwipo?

Jwipo is a chewy and sweet snack. It's a bit like jerky, but made from fish. It's very popular in Korea, especially as a quick bite from street food stalls. You can find it in many markets and shops.

How Jwipo is Made

Jwipo is made from different kinds of filefish. The process starts by carefully preparing the fish.

• First, the fish is skinned and its meat is cut into flat pieces called fillets.
• Next, these fish fillets are washed.
• Then, they are soaked in a special mix of sugar and other seasonings. This gives Jwipo its unique sweet and savory taste.
• After seasoning, the fillets are shaped. Sometimes they are shaped by hand, or using special molds.
• Finally, the shaped Jwipo pieces are dried at low temperatures. This drying process makes them chewy and helps them last longer.

How to Enjoy Jwipo

Jwipo is a versatile snack that can be eaten in a few ways.

• Many people like to roast or grill Jwipo. Heating it makes it softer and brings out its flavor.
• You can also eat Jwipo uncooked, right out of the package.
• Some people enjoy dipping Jwipo in sauces. Popular dips include gochujang (a spicy Korean chili paste) or even mayonnaise.

Jwipo can also be used in other Korean dishes. For example, it can be an ingredient in banchan, which are small side dishes served with a Korean meal. One common dish is jwipo jorim, where Jwipo is braised (cooked slowly in liquid) in a sauce often made with gochujang.