Jung Ho-young's Maekkol Ddukbokki

An unconventional recipe that creates instant ddukbokki flavor using Maekkol, a barley drink, as the base instead of water or sugar.

Ingredients needed 2 servings

Recipe

Cooking tips

  • Maekkol already contains sufficient sweetness and umami, so there's no need to add salt, sugar, or additional seasonings for a perfectly balanced flavor.
  • For a spicier kick, add sliced green chili peppers according to taste or increase the gochugaru by half a tablespoon.
  • Garnish with snow cheese or serve alongside fried snacks like mandu or gim bap for a richer, more satisfying meal.

Recommended for

  • Those looking to break away from traditional cooking methods and explore fresh, unique ingredient combinations.
  • Beginners who struggle with measuring seasoning ratios but want a consistently delicious sweet-savory ddukbokki.
  • Anyone wanting to quickly prepare a snack for kids or late-night cravings using minimal ingredients.

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