Okjubu's Dried Shrimp Stir-Fry

A side dish made by stir-frying dried shrimp in a dry pan to remove any fishy odor, then quickly tossing them in a spicy-sweet gochujang sauce.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those looking for an easy-to-make side dish that can be kept for long periods.
  • Those who enjoy the crispy, nutty texture and savory taste unique to dried shrimp.

Ingredients needed 🛒4 servings

  • dried shrimp 1 pack (about 100g)
  • green onion 2 stalks
  • oligocha sugar 1 tablespoon
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • gochujang 1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 0.5 teaspoon
  • sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • vegetable oil 1 tablespoon
  • toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Place dried shrimp in a dry pan over low heat and gently stir-fry to remove moisture and fishy odor.
  2. Remove any debris or shell fragments that come out during frying and set aside temporarily.
  3. In a small bowl, combine oligocha sugar, sugar, gochujang, soy sauce, and sesame oil according to measurements and mix well to make the seasoning sauce.
  4. Heat a pan and add a small amount of vegetable oil, then pour in the prepared seasoning sauce.
  5. Stir gently until the sauce bubbles evenly and heat is distributed throughout.
  6. Reduce heat slightly or turn off the flame, then add the fried dried shrimp and quickly toss to prevent clumping.
  7. Once the sauce is well incorporated, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds evenly on top.
  1. Fry dried shrimp in a dry pan to remove fishy smell.
  2. Mix ingredients in the correct proportions to make a spicy-sweet seasoning sauce.
  3. Add vegetable oil to a heated pan, pour in the sauce, and bring to a boil.
  4. Add dried shrimp to the boiling sauce and quickly toss to coat.
  5. Sprinkle chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Always fry dried shrimp in a dry pan before adding to the sauce to maintain a crisp texture and avoid sogginess.
  • To prevent the sauce from burning, keep the heat at medium-low while boiling, and stir quickly after adding the shrimp.
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