Ojingeojeot

Ojingeojeot is a traditional squid-based dish originating from South Korea. This preserved squid side dish is usually made with a combination of squid, salt, gochugaru pepper flakes, fish sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, hot peppers, toasted sesame seeds, sesame oil, and corn syrup. The squid is mixed with salt and left in an airtight container for a month in the fridge. The squid is then removed from the container, rinsed in water, drained, chopped into small pieces, and pounded to tenderize it. The rest of the ingredients are mixed and added to the chopped squid, and ojingeojeot is placed back into the airtight container and chilled. It’s enjoyed in moderate amounts as a spicy side dish.