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A Plate & A Glass

Ulleung Ojingeo Mulhoe

울릉오징어물회
Ul-leung O-jing-eo Mul-hoe

Ulleung-island squid cold soup

About the dish

Ulleung ojingeo mulhoe slivers squid from the pristine waters around Ulleungdo and serves it ice-cold. Chewy squid in a tangy chilled broth — it's the island's signature delicacy.

Key ingredient

Squid (ojingeo) — very rich in taurine for fatigue recovery and keeping cholesterol in check, with DHA and EPA to support growing brains. In season in September, mainly from Gyeongbuk.

Ingredients

Main: squid, cucumber, onion, perilla leaves, miyeok (sea mustard), ice water · Seasoning: gochujang, gochugaru, vinegar, minced garlic

Simple recipe

  1. Clean the squid and cut into thin strips.
  2. Julienne the vegetables.
  3. Chill a gochujang-vinegar broth.
  4. Pour the broth over the squid and vegetables.
  5. Float ice on top and serve cold.

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A Glass · Traditional pairing

Seolryeonju
㈜seokjeonjuga · North Gyeongsang · ABV 16%

Seolryeonju (㈜seokjeonjuga, North Gyeongsang) — a refined yakju-cheongju at 16% ABV, chosen to pair with today's dish.

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