Korean Seasoned Dried Pollock Strips
Hwangtaechae-muchim dresses shredded dried pollock strips in a no-cook gochujang sauce - sharing the same core ingredient as hwangtae-po jorim but taking a completely different approach. While the braised version simmers the strips in liquid for a moist finish, this muchim keeps them closer to their original dry state, preserving a chewy, almost jerky-like bite. If the strips are too stiff, a light mist of water followed by a two-minute rest softens them just enough without losing that chew. The dressing combines gochujang, gochugaru, oligosaccharide syrup, and vinegar into a sweet-sour-spicy trio that earns this dish its bap-doduk (rice thief) reputation. A small addition of mayonnaise coats the surfaces with a thin fat layer, preventing the rough texture that dried fish can have. Start to finish, this banchan takes under fifteen minutes.
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Instructions
- 1
Cut dried pollock strips into bite-size lengths.
- 2
Mix gochujang, gochugaru, syrup, vinegar, and garlic.
- 3
Add pollock strips and toss to coat evenly.
- 4
Add sesame oil and toss once more.
- 5
Finish with sesame seeds.
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