Korean Spicy Stir-Fried Squid, known as Ojingeo Bokkeum, is a flavour-packed dish that combines tender squid or cuttlefish with a slightly sweet and fiery gochujang-based sauce. If you’re a fan of squid and crave spicy flavours, this dish is a must-try. It’s a popular choice both at home and in Korean restaurants.
Ingredients for 6-7 servings:
- 1 kg squid or cuttlefish
- 1 medium sweet onion
- ¼ small cabbage
- 1 medium size carrot
- 4 spring onions (scallions)
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon Gochujang, Korean red pepper paste
- 1 tablespoon Gochugaru, Korean red pepper flakes
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown cane sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 2 tablespoons mirin
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped garlic (about 5-6 garlic cloves)
- 2 tablespoons chopped ginger
