Okjubu's Squid and Spinach Chomuchim

Name: Okjubu's Squid and Spinach Chomuchim
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1/2 bunch spinach; 1 whole squid; a generous amount of chogochujang (about 3 tablespoons); 1 tablespoon sesame oil

A special side dish of crisp blanched spinach and chewy squid tossed in a sweet and tangy chogochujang sauce

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish Squid and Spinach Chomuchim collection

Main ingredients

spinach squid chogochujang sesame oil

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Cooking tips

Overcooking the squid will make it tough, so remove it from the water as soon as the surface turns white and the texture becomes springy.
Adding a generous amount of sesame oil to the spicy-sour chogochujang base mellows the acidity and deepens the savory flavor.

Recommended for

Those who want to add a lively, spicy-sour, and chewy side dish to their table.
Those looking for a great, quick drinking snack that can be made in just 15 minutes at home.