Ojingeo Suyuk

Ojingeo Suyuk is a delicious and healthy Korean seafood dish featuring tender boiled squid served with a flavorful dipping sauce. This dish highlights the natural sweetness of squid while providing a nutritious option rich in protein and low in calories.

Ingredients

• Squid - 300 grams, cleaned and sliced
• Water - 1 liter
• Ginger - 1 slice (about 5 grams)
• Garlic - 2 cloves, crushed
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Lemon - 1, juiced

Steps

1. In a pot, bring 1 liter of water to a boil, then add the ginger and crushed garlic.
2. Add the cleaned and sliced squid to the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until they turn opaque.
3. Remove the squid from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
4. In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped green onions, red chili flakes, and lemon juice to create the dipping sauce.
5. Drain the squid from the ice water and slice them into bite-sized pieces.
6. Serve the squid warm or at room temperature with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 28 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
• Low in calories, making it a great option for weight management.

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