Okjubu's Gwaejangi Mulchim

Golden ratio gwaejangi mulchim made easy and deliciously tangy-sweet using a basic dadeugi seasoning formula anyone can follow

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who want to learn the tangy-sweet golden ratio dressing formula
  • People looking to quickly make a hearty, spicy side dish with somyeon

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • Gwaejangi 1 can
  • Somyeon appropriate amount
  • Ori 1 piece
  • Yangpa 1/2 piece
  • Sunflower gochujang 2 tablespoons
  • Maltose (or cooking sugar) 2 tablespoons
  • Sugar 1 tablespoon
  • Minced garlic 1 tablespoon
  • Vinegar 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil 1 tablespoon
  • Red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
  • Plum syrup 1 tablespoon
  • Jin ganjang 1 tablespoon
  • Miwon a pinch
  • Water 1 tablespoon
  • Minced ginger 1/2 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Add 2 tablespoons of gochujang and 2 tablespoons of maltose, then mix in sugar, minced garlic, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper powder, plum syrup, and jin ganjang, each 1 tablespoon.
  2. Add a pinch of miwon, 1 tablespoon of water, and 1/2 tablespoon of minced ginger to the sauce, mixing well to complete the dadeugi.
  3. Slice the ori thinly, sprinkle with maltose, drizzle with a little sesame oil, and let it rest to soften.
  4. Squeeze out excess moisture from the marinated ori, place in a bowl, add gwaejangi and sliced yangpa, then pour in the prepared sauce and toss gently.
  5. Place the gwaejangi mulchim in the center of a plate and serve alongside boiled somyeon as a side.
  1. Mix ingredients in the specified amounts to make the golden ratio dressing.
  2. Marinate the ori in maltose and sesame oil, then squeeze out the moisture.
  3. Toss gwaejangi, ori, and yangpa with the dressing, then serve with somyeon.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Soaking the ori in maltose and sesame oil draws out moisture, enhancing its crisp texture and savory depth.
  • If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water to adjust the consistency.
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