This Man's Cook's Jinmichae Mulmarangimuchim | 모두의 레시피
This Man's Cook's Jinmichae Mulmarangimuchim
🍽️ A top-tier side dish featuring crisp, chewy mulmarangimuchim with a satisfying texture and tender jinmichae, seasoned without soaking in water using mirin to enhance flavor.
Place 100g of mulmarangimuchim in a mixing bowl and gently wash it under running water with your hands to remove dust, impurities, and its characteristic musty odor.
Rinse quickly only three times without soaking for too long, then squeeze lightly by hand until excess water stops dripping.
Add 3 tablespoons of mirin to the washed mulmarangimuchim and mix thoroughly to eliminate any off-flavors and infuse sweetness; let it rest for 10 minutes.
Cut 100g of jinmichae into pieces about 2–2.5cm long (roughly finger-length) for easy eating.
Use about 20cm of the white part of large green onion—known for its mild heat, rich umami, and natural sweetness—and slice it crosswise into fine pieces.
In a bowl, combine 2 tablespoons myeolchi-jeot, 1 tablespoon sugar, 4 tablespoons yeyo-ganjang, 5 tablespoons corn syrup, 4 tablespoons fine red chili powder, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, the chopped green onion, and 2 tablespoons whole sesame seeds to make a well-balanced seasoning sauce.
Add the mirin-marinated mulmarangimuchim and cut jinmichae to the seasoned sauce, making sure everything is fully incorporated.
Mix vigorously by hand, pressing and kneading firmly so the seasoning penetrates every piece of ingredient evenly.
Finish by drizzling 1 tablespoon of sesame oil over the mixture, distributing its rich aroma evenly and giving a smooth, glossy finish.
Rinse mulmarangimuchim briefly three times, squeeze lightly, toss with 3 tablespoons mirin, and let sit for 10 minutes. Cut jinmichae and green onion.
Mix together myeolchi-jeot, sugar, ganjang, corn syrup, red chili powder, garlic, green onion, and sesame seeds to create a rich seasoning sauce.
Combine the marinated mulmarangimuchim and jinmichae with the sauce, mix thoroughly by hand, and finish with sesame oil.
Cooking tips 💡
Do not soak mulmarangimuchim for too long, as its unique sweet and nutty flavor and nutrients will leach out. Always rinse gently and rehydrate with mirin instead.
Use fine red chili powder rather than coarse for better color adhesion and a more appealing appearance on the surface of mulmarangimuchim and jinmichae.
Using equal amounts of jinmichae and mulmarangimuchim creates a harmonious contrast of textures, resulting in a much more layered and satisfying flavor.
Recommended for 🙋
⭐Those looking for a reliable, go-to side dish they can prepare in advance and enjoy anytime.
⭐People seeking a spicy-sweet-savory side dish perfect for bento boxes, toasted rice croutons, or serving over rice.