Daeha Jjim

About the dish

Prized as a food that stokes yang energy, daeha — king prawns — are the giants of the shrimp family, measuring 25 cm and more. Every October the festival in their honor takes over Taean County in Chungcheongnam-do.

Key ingredient

Shrimp (saeu) — long known as a stamina food that builds vitality and strengthens the kidneys; its glycine settles the brain's arousal, so shrimp in the evening can help bring sound sleep. September season, mainly from the West Sea.

Ingredients

Main: large prawns (daeha), cheongju (rice wine), scallion, ginger · Seasoning: salt, vinegar soy sauce

Simple recipe

1. Clean and trim the prawns.
2. Season lightly with cheongju and salt.
3. Steam them in a steamer over rolling steam.
4. Take them out once they turn red.
5. Serve simply with the vinegared dipping sauce.

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