Okjubu's Jjim-ju with Wild Greens
A delicious side dish featuring chewy, collagen-rich jjim-ju paired with fragrant wild greens and a spicy-sour dressing—perfect to enjoy like a salad.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to enjoy their usual jjim-ju in a fresh, zesty new way
- ⭐ People seeking a satisfying diet meal that combines fragrant spring greens with protein
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Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- jjim-ju 200g
- wild greens 1 handful
- onion 1/2
- garlic 3~4 cloves
- green chili pepper 1
- red pepper powder 1 tablespoon and 1/2
- shrimp paste 1/2 tablespoon
- squid sauce 1 tablespoon
- soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- vinegar 1 tablespoon
- sesame oil 1 tablespoon
Recipe 🍳
- Slice the jjim-ju into thin, bite-sized pieces.
- Thinly slice the garlic, finely chop the green chili pepper, and cut the onion into thin strips.
- Wash the wild greens thoroughly under running water, remove excess moisture, and cut into 4–5 cm lengths.
- In a bowl, combine red pepper powder 1 tablespoon and 1/2, shrimp paste 1/2 tablespoon, squid sauce 1 tablespoon, soy sauce 1 tablespoon, vinegar 1 tablespoon, and sesame oil 1 tablespoon. Mix well to make the dressing.
- Add the prepared wild greens, onion, garlic, green chili pepper, and jjim-ju to the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
- Slice jjim-ju, garlic, green chili pepper, and onion thinly.
- Wash the wild greens thoroughly and cut into mouth-sized pieces.
- Mix red pepper powder, shrimp paste, squid sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, and sesame oil to make the dressing.
- Combine all ingredients and dressing in a bowl and gently toss.
Cooking tips 💡
- Wild greens tend to wilt easily, so avoid pressing or tossing too vigorously—handle them gently to maintain a crisp, fresh texture.
- The shrimp paste enhances flavor and depth while aiding digestion of the pork-based jjim-ju.





