Korean Cooking with Friends: Ojingeochae

Ojingeochae, or dried shredded squid, is a favorite snack in Korea, so Kyung brought me some to try. It is so popular in Korea that it can be found in vending machines.


When eaten directly from the package, it reminds me of beef jerky because of the saltiness and chewiness. It does have a slightly fishy taste though instead of the beefy taste.


Dried squid is also known as dried cuttlefish. It can be stir-fried and served as banchan (the side dishes) or added to soups and stews.


Complete nutritional information can be found at http://www.fitclick.com/how_many_calories_in_Dried_Shredded_Squid?fd=302439.


Recipes for dried squid can be found at
http://mykoreankitchen.com/2007/05/02/stir-fried-dried-squid-strips-ojingeochae-bokkeum/ and
http://www.livestrong.com/recipes/stir-fried-dried-squid-strips/.