Main ingredients
cockleslarge green onioncheongyang chili pepperJin-ganjang (Korean all-purpose soy sauce)minced garlicgochugaru (Korean chili flakes)sesame seedssesame oiltonic water
Aha Bujang's Kkomakjang (Soy-Marinated Cockles)
A rice thief dish of chewy blanched cockles tossed in a clean, spicy-sweet seasoning with minimal moisture.
Ingredients needed 4 servings
Recipe
Cooking tips
- Overcooking the cockles will shrink the meat and make it tough, so remove them as soon as the shells start to open slightly to keep them chewy.
- Avoid vegetables with high water content like onions; stick to large green onion and chili peppers to prevent the dish from becoming watery after mixing.
Recommended for
- Those looking for a salty, spicy side dish to stimulate the appetite when they have no appetite.
- Those who want to make a clean, restaurant-style cockle muchim without excess liquid.
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