Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum facts for kids
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| Type | Bokkeum |
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| Place of origin | Korea |
| Associated national cuisine | Korean cuisine |
| Main ingredients | Dried shredded squid |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul |
오징어채볶음
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| Revised Romanization | ojingeo-chae-bokkeum |
| McCune–Reischauer | ojingŏ-ch'ae-pokkŭm |
| IPA | [o.dʑiŋ.ʌ.tɕʰɛ.bo.k͈ɯm] |
Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum (Hangul: 오징어채볶음) is a super yummy and popular Korean side dish! It's made from dried shredded squid mixed with a special spicy sauce. In Korean, "ojingeo-chae" means "shredded squid," and "bokkeum" means "stir-fried." This dish is great because you can make a lot and keep it for a long time, and it still tastes fresh and delicious! It's often served with rice as part of a bigger meal.
Making Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum
This tasty dish is quite easy to make! First, the dried shredded squid is cut into shorter pieces. Then, it's quickly stir-fried in a little bit of oil.
The Special Sauce
The secret to Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum is its amazing sauce. The sauce is made by mixing a few ingredients together. These include gochujang (which is a spicy Korean chili paste), sugar, rice cooking wine, and water. This mixture is then boiled until it becomes a thick, yummy sauce.
Once the squid is stir-fried, it gets coated with this special sauce. Right before serving, a little sesame oil and some toasted sesame seeds are sprinkled on top. This adds a wonderful smell and a nutty flavor!
What Does it Look Like?
Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum can come in a few different colors, depending on the sauce.
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This is the white version, which is not spicy.
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This is the red version, which is usually spicy!
