The typical Korean table setting includes banchan (pronounced bahn-chahn), the little dishes of food served along with rice. A brothy soup completes the table setting. Banchan accompanies every meal and the more formal the meal, the more banchan is served. If you’ve ever eaten at a Korean restaurant, these dishes are de riguer with any meal. The varieties include kimchi, seasoned vegetables, stewed meats or fish, and jun (pan-fried pancake-like dishes). These dishes are flavorful and many are seasoned strongly (maybe for some who are not as familiar with the cuisine), but it is meant to be eaten in small quantities to complement the more “neutral” rice and brothy soup. At least, that is my theory.

Shredded dried squid can be purchased at your local Korean market or online.

Here is one of my favorite banchan, ojingeochae muchim (오징어채 무침), or shredded dried squid seasoned with a spicy sweet sauce. Come to think of it, there aren’t many banchan I dislike! When unseasoned, the dried squid emits a fishy aroma (not unlike salted cod) and is often enjoyed as a snack with copious amounts of beer. I prefer it seasoned this way with a spicy sweet sauce that complements the hints of saltiness of the squid. I usually enjoy this with a small bowlful of rice and can call it a meal. So simple. So good.

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Korean Seasoned Dried Squid (Ojingeochae muchim) #SundaySupper

This no-cook dish is truly addictive.

Course: Banchan/Side Dish

Cuisine: Korean

Author: Amy Kim | kimchi MOM

Ingredients

6 tablespoons gochujang fermented red pepper paste
5 tablespoons pure honey
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons garlic powder
A pinch of Kosher salt
1 lb. bag of shredded dried squid

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the gochujang, honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, and salt.
Add the squid and using your hands, mix the squid until thoroughly and evenly coated.
It will keep up to a month when stored in an air-tight food storage container in the refrigerator.

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