Aeri's Kitchen

In Korea, squid is often made into JeotGal (in Korean). Heavily salted squid is left to ferment, sometimes with its innards, for up to a month, and is sold in small jars. This salty, strong flavored item is served in small quantities as a side dish (BanChan), or an accompaniment to white rice or alcoholic drinks. In Korea, dried squid is also a popular accompaniment for alcoholic beverages, called AnJu. Dried squid is often served with peanuts. Squid is also served roasted, with hot pepper paste and/or mayonnaise as a dip sauce. Steamed squid, or boiled squid, is also a delicacy.
In Korea, live squid is freshly taken from a tank, killed, cleaned and served quickly. Unlike octopus served in a similar fashion however, squid tentacles do not usually continue to move for long enough to reach the dinner table. This type of fresh squid is called 산 오징어 (‘san ojingo’) (also with small octopuses called nakji). The squid is served with wasabi/soy sauce, chili pepper sauce or sesame sauce with salt and often wrapped in lettuce or pillard leaves.

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ShinRaMyun, a spicy (辛) noodle soup produced by food company Nong Shim, originated in South Korea and has been exported abroad to over 80 different countries worldwide. This type of noodle has obtained a cult-like following by lovers of its spicy flavor. Its unique taste was developed in the company’s research labs and from there, it has since became the No. 1 selling noodle in an already saturated market.

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This salad is called angel noodle salad in Korea. That is an interesting name, isn’t it? I do not know exactly where the name came from, but I guess maybe the clear noodles and white mayo gives it an image of angel? Or, maybe it is because they have such a unique feeling when chewing them, that it could be compared to the unique feeling we would get meeting an angel in a dream? hehe … Well, whatever the reason is, this noodle is made from seaweed jelly (kelp), and it is a low calorie food. If you reduce the amount of mayo or skip it, then it could be a good diet food. Also, it could be good as an appetizer for a party.

Yield: 1 Quart

Short Korean Lesson: *^^*

• CheonSa (천사) = Angel
• AkMa (악마) = Satan

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CheonSaChae is half-transparent noodles made from the jelly-like extract left after steaming kombu, without the addition of grain flour or starch. The taste is bland, so they are generally eaten as a seasoned light salad, or served as a garnish beneath sliced raw fish. CheonSaChae has a chewy texture and is low in calories.

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The shiitake (Lentinula edodes) is an edible mushroom native to East Asia, which is cultivated and consumed in many Asian countries, as well as being dried and exported to countries around the world. It is a feature of many Asian cuisines including Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Thai. In Korean cuisine, they are commonly used in dishes such as bulgogi (marinated grilled beef), jjigae (stews), and namul (sauteed vegetable dishes).

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