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Ojingeo Bokkeum (Spicy Stir-Fried Squid)
Busan — Mother recipe · ar de en es fr it ja pt ru zh
A crispy and spicy dish that fills the mouth with intense ocean flavors, perfect for those who love the unique taste of squid.
📷 Chloe Lim from Seoul, South Korea — CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
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⏱️ 15 min prep + 10 min cottura · 4 porzioni · media
Ingredients
- 400g fresh squid
- 1 large onion, sliced thinly
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 3-4 small red chili peppers or 1 large red chili pepper
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons gochujang (Korean spicy bean paste)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- Chopped nuts for garnish
Method
- Clean and slice the squid into thin strips, removing intestines and cartilage.
- In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic in sesame oil until golden brown.
- Add sliced chili peppers and cook for one minute.
- Mix ketchup, gochujang, and soy sauce in a separate bowl and pour over the vegetables in the pan.
- Cook the squid over medium-high heat until crispy but still tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the sauce mixture and stir well to distribute the flavor.
- Serve immediately with chopped nuts sprinkled on top.
The story
Ojingeo Bokkeum is a popular culinary specialty throughout South Korea, but it's particularly beloved in the city of Busan. This crispy and spicy dish dates back many years when local fishermen prepared their meals with fresh and available ingredients.
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