1 Minute in the Microwave Removes the Fishy Smell from Dried Squid for a Perfect Banchan Shop Style

Steps

1. 1

   Lightly rinse the dried squid in cold water and cut into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Squeeze out the water, add 2T mirin, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 1 minute. Leave covered.

3. 3

   Slice the cheongyang chili peppers into rounds, slice the garlic cloves thinly, and finely chop the onion.

4. 4

   In a bowl, mix together 2T gochujang, 2T plum extract, 3T oligosaccharide syrup, 1T dark soy sauce, and 3T water to make the sauce.

5. 5

   Heat 2T cooking oil in a pan and stir-fry the chili peppers, garlic, and onion until lightly golden.

6. 6

   Add the sauce and when it starts to bubble, turn off the heat.

7. 7

   Remove the plastic wrap from the dried squid, add to the pan, and mix well. Drizzle with 1T sesame oil and sprinkle sesame seeds to finish.