Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum

Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum

Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum is a popular Korean dish that is made from squid and various vegetables. The dish is known for its spicy and savory flavor, which is achieved through the use of gochujang (Korean red chili paste) and other seasonings.

Ingredients

The main ingredient in Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum is squid, which is sliced into thin pieces and stir-fried. Other ingredients typically include onion, carrot, green onion, and red bell pepper. The dish is seasoned with gochujang, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, and sesame oil.

Preparation

To prepare Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum, the squid is first cleaned and sliced into thin pieces. The vegetables are also sliced into thin pieces. The squid and vegetables are then stir-fried in a pan with a small amount of oil. The seasonings are added to the pan and the ingredients are stir-fried until they are well-coated with the seasonings and the squid is fully cooked.

Serving

Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum is typically served with a bowl of rice and other banchan (Korean side dishes). It can also be served with a bowl of soup or stew to balance out the spiciness of the dish.

Variations

There are many variations of Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum, with some recipes adding additional ingredients such as mushrooms, zucchini, or cabbage. Some recipes also use different types of seafood in place of the squid, such as shrimp or octopus.

See Also

• Korean cuisine
• Banchan
• Gochujang
• Squid as food

References

• Maangchi's Ojingeo-chae-bokkeum recipe
• Korean Bapsang's Ojingeo-bokkeum recipe