Braised Squid Sundae in Spicy Sauce
Quick answer
Squid sundae filled with stuffing, braised in a sweet and spicy sauce for extra depth.
- Braised squid sundae yangnyeom jorim uses thick 1.5 cm slices to keep the pork stuffing intact within a spicy-sweet glaze.
- 1.5 cm thick slices keep the stuffing intact through the braising process
Key ingredients
Core cooking flow
- 1 Slice the squid sundae into 1.5cm thick pieces.
- 2 In a pan, boil water, chili paste, chili powder, soy sauce, syrup, and garlic.
- 3 When the sauce boils, place the sliced squid sundae in a single layer.
Squid sundae filled with stuffing, braised in a sweet and spicy sauce for extra depth.
What Makes This Special
- Braised squid sundae yangnyeom jorim uses thick 1.5 cm slices to keep the pork stuffing intact within a spicy-sweet glaze.
- 1.5 cm thick slices keep the stuffing intact through the braising process
- Minimal flipping with basting preserves the cross-section during reduction
- Starch syrup thickens the gochujang base into a sticky, lacquered glaze
Instructions
- 1
Slice the squid sundae into 1.5cm thick pieces.
- 2
In a pan, boil water, chili paste, chili powder, soy sauce, syrup, and garlic.
- 3
When the sauce boils, place the sliced squid sundae in a single layer.
- 4
Baste with the sauce and braise over low heat until the liquid reduces by half.
- 5
Turn off the heat and drizzle with sesame oil for flavor.
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