Today’s Home-Cooked Meal: Three Korean Side Dishes
Soybean Paste-Braised Abalone, Stir-Fried Radish, and Gochujang Shiitake Mushrooms
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▶ YouTube | Detailed Recipe Video
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I’m always wondering how to get through the hot summer months feeling healthy and well.
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When the weather is scorching,
even the thought of exercising can feel exhausting before I’ve even started…
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And when it comes to going outside to play with my child,
the intense sunlight makes me hesitate.
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On days with extreme heat and blazing sunshine,
I try to avoid going outside as much as possible.
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When I do need to head out,
staying hydrated is essential.
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I also try to get enough energy from snacks and other foods,
because taking care of ourselves in the heat really matters.
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And, of course,
making sure to eat wholesome, home-cooked meals regularly
is just as important to me. 🙂
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Today, I decided to make something a little different
using abalone,
a nourishing ingredient that I love during the hot summer months.
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The dish I’m sharing is
Soybean Paste-Braised Abalone.
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It might sound like an unfamiliar combination at first,
but as soon as you take a bite,
the familiar, savory flavor of Korean soybean paste
will have you reaching for another spoonful of rice.
It’s the kind of side dish that makes a simple meal feel extra special!
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I’m sharing an easy recipe,
so if you find abalone at a good price,
give this dish a try! 👍🏻
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Soybean Paste-Braised Abalone
Ingredients
- About 300 g (10.5 oz) abalone
- 1 onion
- ½ zucchini
- 1 tbsp doenjang (Korean fermented soybean paste)
- 1 tbsp cooking wine
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp muscovado sugar
- 1 tbsp ginger syrup
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
You can substitute corn syrup or oligosaccharide syrup for the ginger syrup.
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Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables.
Cut the onion and zucchini into thick slices.
Arrange them on the bottom of a pot.
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2. Clean the abalone.
Scrub the abalones thoroughly with a brush.
Use kitchen scissors to remove the innards and teeth.
For a visual guide to cleaning the abalone, please refer to the video from 00:29.
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3. Cut the abalone.
Cut the cleaned abalone into bite-sized pieces
and place them on top of the vegetables in the pot.
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4. Add the sauce.
Place all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl
and mix well.
Pour the sauce evenly over the ingredients in the pot.
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5. Simmer.
Cook over medium-low heat,
gently spooning the sauce over the abalone
so that the flavors are evenly absorbed.
Continue simmering until the ingredients are cooked
and the sauce has reduced slightly.
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Gochujang Shiitake Mushroom Salad
A simple Korean-style side dish made with shiitake mushrooms and a sweet, spicy gochujang dressing.
Ingredients
- About 100 g (3.5 oz) shiitake mushrooms
- 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean red chili paste)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp muscovado sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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Instructions
1. Blanch the mushrooms.
Cut the shiitake mushrooms into bite-sized pieces
and blanch them in boiling water.
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2. Season the mushrooms.
Once the mushrooms have cooled,
gently squeeze out any excess water.
Add the seasoning ingredients
and toss everything together until evenly coated.
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Stir-Fried Radish (Munanamul Bokkeum)
A simple Korean side dish made with radish and scallions.
Ingredients
- About 200 g (7 oz) Korean radish
- A handful of scallions
- ½ tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- A little of the mushroom blanching water
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
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Instructions
1. Prepare the vegetables.
Cut the radish into thick, matchstick-sized strips,
about the length of your index finger.
Finely chop the scallions.
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2. Stir-fry the radish.
Add a small amount of the mushroom blanching water
to a pot or pan.
Add the radish and stir-fry gently.
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3. Season and cook.
Add the seasonings
and continue cooking over low heat
until the radish is tender and the flavors come together.
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4. Finish with sesame oil.
Turn off the heat,
then drizzle with sesame oil
and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
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Please take good care of yourself in the summer heat.
I hope you enjoy a delicious dinner today
and have a peaceful, relaxing evening. 💛
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▶ Reference | Naver Blog – Detailed Recipe Post
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