Jung Ho-young's Moist and Delicious Jinmichae Salad

A side dish made by tossing jinmichae in warm seasoning without frying, staying soft and moist even after sitting for hours

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who have struggled with side dishes becoming dry and tough over time
  • Those seeking a jinmichae salad with a consistently moist and tender texture

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

  • jinmichae 200g
  • mayonnaise 1 tablespoon
  • sesame oil 1 teaspoon
  • sesame seeds 1 teaspoon
  • [seasoning sauce] mirin 1 teaspoon, soy sauce 1 teaspoon, red pepper powder 1 teaspoon, sugar 1 teaspoon, corn syrup 2 teaspoons, gochujang 2 teaspoons, minced garlic 1 teaspoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Soak jinmichae in lukewarm water for a short time to soften and remove saltiness, then drain thoroughly to remove all moisture.
  2. Cut the drained jinmichae into bite-sized pieces with scissors, then mix in 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise and toss gently to coat evenly.
  3. In a pan, combine mirin, soy sauce, red pepper powder, sugar, corn syrup, gochujang, and minced garlic. Mix well before turning on the heat.
  4. Place the pan over heat and simmer just until steam rises slightly and the garlic aroma spreads—do not boil hard—and then turn off the heat.
  5. Add the mayonnaise-coated jinmichae to the warm seasoning sauce, then stir in sesame oil and sesame seeds until well combined.
  1. Soak jinmichae in lukewarm water, drain completely, then toss with mayonnaise.
  2. Mix the required seasoning ingredients in a pan and lightly simmer over heat, then turn off the flame.
  3. Add jinmichae, sesame oil, and sesame seeds to the sauce and toss gently.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Avoid directly stir-frying jinmichae over heat, as it will lose moisture and become tough. Instead, prepare the seasoning separately and toss the jinmichae in it to keep it moist and tender throughout.
  • Coating jinmichae with mayonnaise prevents clumping and adds a rich, savory depth.

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