Korean Spicy Squid Rice Bowl (Ojingeo Deopbap)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Korean
Korean Spicy Squid Rice Bowl (Ojingeo Deopbap)
Description
Korean Spicy Squid Rice Bowl (Ojingeo Deopbap) is a savory and spicy dish centered on squid cooked with onions, cabbage, carrot, and green onion. The squid is marinated briefly with rice wine, then stir-fried with a sauce mixing gochujang, soy sauce, gochugaru, chili oil, sugar, garlic, and black pepper. This combination creates a layered spicy and slightly sweet flavor that complements the seafood and vegetables.
The vegetables are first softened in hot oil, then combined with the squid and sauce, covered to allow the squid to cook evenly and absorb flavors. A finishing touch of sesame oil adds depth. The cooked mixture is served over steamed rice, and optionally topped with a fried egg, sesame seeds, and green onions for additional richness and texture contrast.
This dish provides a satisfying meal that highlights Korean chili paste and flakes, delivering a blend of heat and umami with fresh seafood. It suits those who enjoy spirited flavors and a substantial rice bowl.
Ingredients
MAIN
- 270 g squid / calamari (9.5 ounces), cut into ring shapes or little finger sized pieces
- 1 Tbsp rice wine
- 60 g onion (2 ounces), thinly sliced
- 20 g green onion (0.7 ounces), thinly sliced
- 50 g carrot (1.8 ounces), thinly sliced
- 80 g cabbage (2.8 ounces), thinly sliced
- Some neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 cups rice to serve, cooked
- egg optional), to serve, fried
SEASONING SAUCE
- 1 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce , regular kikkoman
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2.5 Tbsp Chili oil Korean
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp garlic minced
- black pepper ground
GARNISH (OPTIONAL)
- sesame seeds
- green onions , thinly sliced
Instructions
- Put the squid / calamari rings in a medium bowl. Add the rice wine and mix well. Set aside.
- Combine all the seasoning sauce in a bowl and set aside.
- Pre heat a skillet over medium high heat until well heated. Add a generous amount (2 to 3 Tbsp) of cooking oil and add onions and green onions. Stir for 1-2 mins until fragrant. The oil may splash, so watch out for that.
- Add the remaining vegetables. Stir over medium high heat until the cabbage is slightly wilted (about 2 mins).
- Add the squid and the seasoning sauce. Stir evenly with the vegetables. Reduce the heat to medium and cover the skillet with a lid and cook further for about 5 mins or until the squid is cooked. Stir occasionally.
- Remove from the heat. Add the sesame oil and stir around quickly.
- Serve the cooked squid and vegetables on a bowl of rice. If adding, garnish with sesame seeds and green onion and top up with a fried egg.
Notes
- Familiarize yourself with Korean ingredients like gochujang and gochugaru to understand their flavors and uses.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 67g | 22% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 315mg | 105% |
| Sodium | 976mg | 41% |
| Potassium | 831mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 6750IU | 135% |
| Vitamin C | 28mg | 31% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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