A versatile jangajji sauce made by boiling soy sauce, water, sugar, and vinegar in a golden ratio, perfect for pickling any vegetable or ingredient such as onion, cucumber, spinach, and cherry tomatoes.
🙋 Recommended for
⭐ Those who want to make long-lasting side dishes using leftover scraps of vegetables
⭐ People who enjoy tangy-sweet, savory soy-based pickled dishes
⭐ Beginners who have struggled with measuring ratios when making jangajji before
Turn on the heat and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil, stirring until the sugar fully dissolves.
As soon as the soy sauce mixture begins to bubble, turn off the heat.
While still off the heat, pour in 1 and 1/3 cups of vinegar and stir thoroughly to evenly distribute.
Let the sauce cool completely at room temperature until all steam has dissipated, ensuring vegetables remain crisp.
Place your chosen vegetables (cucumber, spinach, cherry tomatoes, etc.) into an airtight container, then pour in enough cooled sauce to fully submerge them.
Store in the refrigerator for at least one to two days to mature before serving chilled.
In a pot, combine soy sauce, water, and sugar. Bring to a rolling boil once, then turn off the heat.
After turning off the heat, mix in vinegar and let the sauce cool completely.
Place cleaned vegetables into an airtight container, cover with cooled sauce, and refrigerate for at least one day.
Cooking tips 💡
Never add vinegar before boiling, as it will cause the acidity and aroma to evaporate. Always add it after turning off the heat, using residual warmth to blend.
Do not pour hot sauce over vegetables, as they will cook and lose their crisp texture. Always wait until completely cooled.
The base ratio is 1:1 for soy sauce to water, and sugar to vinegar should be between 0.6 to 0.7—adjust slightly to suit personal taste.
Lightweight vegetables may float; pack the container tightly or use a weight to keep them submerged.