Aha Bujang's Seasoned Saeujeot

Name: Aha Bujang's Seasoned Saeujeot
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 5 tbsp saeujeot; 3 red chili peppers; 1/2 tbsp minced garlic; 1/2 tbsp gochugaru; 1/2 tbsp sugar; 1/2 tbsp Miwon; 5 tbsp water; a pinch of black pepper

A versatile seasoned saeujeot made in the style of sundae-guk restaurants, enhanced with Miwon, sugar, and thinly sliced red chili pepper for deep umami and a spicy kick.

10 min Difficulty Very easy Sauces & basics Seasoned Saeujeot collection

Main ingredients

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Cooking tips

For freshness, make the seasoned saeujeot in small batches, store in the refrigerator, and use within 15 days.
If the red chili peppers are sliced too thickly, they won't blend well; slice them thinly for better texture and aroma.
Letting it rest in the refrigerator for about a day allows the gochugaru to hydrate fully, resulting in a more harmonious color and flavor.

Recommended for

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Aha Bujang's Seasoned Saeujeot

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Jung Ho-young's Spicy Sweet Marinated Shrimp

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Ingredients needed 10 servings

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