Spicy Dried Squid Banchan – Sybaritica

Spicy Dried Squid Banchan is a traditional Korean Side-Dish featuring thin strips of Squid in a thick, sweet, and spicy sauce of Chili and Garlic.

• 1 medium Dried Squid;
• ½ – 1 tsp. Gochujang;
• 1 tsp. fresh Chili Paste Sambal Oelek is fine
• 2 tsp. Garlic puree;
• 1 tbsp. Brown Rice Syrup or use corn syrup or honey;
• 1 tsp. Light Soy Sauce;
• 1 tbsp. Rice Wine;
• ½ cup Water;
• Sesame Seeds and Sesame Oil;

• Reconstitute the squid by soaking and cut the flesh into narrow strips.
• Mix together the remaining ingredients except the sesame seeds and sesame oil and set aside.
• Heat a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil in a pan over moderate heat and add a splash of Sesame Oil. Throw in the squid strips and sauté just until the aroma rises and they are all heated through.
• Add the sauce mix and allow everything to cook over moderate heat until the liquid is almost evaporated and forms a thick glaze over the squid.
• Serve hot, cold, or at room temperature sprinkled with Sesame Seeds as a garnish.