Okjubu's Squid Cold Toss

Name: Okjubu's Squid Cold Toss
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: deboned squid as needed; red pepper powder 1 tablespoon; sugar 1 tablespoon; plum syrup 1 tablespoon; gochujang 1 tablespoon; sugar 1 tablespoon; minced garlic 1 tablespoon; soy sauce 1 tablespoon; apple vinegar 3 tablespoons (or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar + 2 tablespoons apple vinegar)

A tangy-sweet squid cold toss made with a golden-ratio universal dressing sauce

🙋 Recommended for

⭐ Those craving a tangy-sweet, spicy dish to revive their appetite
⭐ Those looking to learn a versatile sauce recipe that can be reused in various cold dishes

15 min Difficulty Easy Meat & mains

Main ingredients 🥩

squidred pepper powderplum syrupgochujangsugargarlicapple vinegarsoy sauce

Tags 🏷️

squid recipe universal sauce tangy sweet spicy snack

Detailed recipeQuick recipe

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

deboned squid as needed
red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
sugar 1 tablespoon
plum syrup 1 tablespoon
gochujang 1 tablespoon
sugar 1 tablespoon
minced garlic 1 tablespoon
soy sauce 1 tablespoon
apple vinegar 3 tablespoons (or 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar + 2 tablespoons apple vinegar)

Recipe 🍳

In a bowl, add equal amounts of red pepper powder, sugar, plum syrup, gochujang, sugar, minced garlic, vinegar (balsamic or apple vinegar), and soy sauce—each 1 tablespoon—to make the base dressing.
To enhance the tangy flavor, add an additional 2 tablespoons of apple vinegar and mix well.
Add the blanched squid, drained of excess water, to the prepared dressing and toss gently until evenly coated.

Mix seasonings like red pepper powder, gochujang, sugar, and vinegar in equal amounts.
Add apple vinegar to balance the tangy flavor.
Toss the blanched squid into the dressing and mix thoroughly.

Cooking tips 💡

This dressing can be used as a universal cold-toss sauce for squid, clams, or thin wheat noodles.
For added crunch and freshness, serve with fresh vegetables such as mint, cucumber, or onion according to preference.

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