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.
dried shrimpgreen onionoligocha sugargochujangsoy saucesesame oiltoasted sesame seeds
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 🍳
- Place dried shrimp in a dry pan over low heat and gently stir-fry to remove moisture and fishy odor.
- Remove any debris or shell fragments that come out during frying and set aside temporarily.
- 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.
- Heat a pan and add a small amount of vegetable oil, then pour in the prepared seasoning sauce.
- Stir gently until the sauce bubbles evenly and heat is distributed throughout.
- Reduce heat slightly or turn off the flame, then add the fried dried shrimp and quickly toss to prevent clumping.
- Once the sauce is well incorporated, transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds evenly on top.
- Fry dried shrimp in a dry pan to remove fishy smell.
- Mix ingredients in the correct proportions to make a spicy-sweet seasoning sauce.
- Add vegetable oil to a heated pan, pour in the sauce, and bring to a boil.
- Add dried shrimp to the boiling sauce and quickly toss to coat.
- 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.





