Jorim Posted by Ginny on Aug 10, 2010 in Uncategorized
Jorim (조림) refers to a type of dish that is prepared by letting the dish simmer in a thick sauce or soup. Here are some examples of Korean dishes prepared in this way :
장조림 are thin beef strips simmered in soy sauce. First beef is boiled in some water and when the beef becomes soft, the beef will tear apart like thin threads. Leave a little of the water and mix some soy sauce, sugar and ginger with the beef and water.
연근조림 is a lotus root that prepared with soy sauce. A lotus root is basically the root of the lotus flower. The root is round and surrounded by holes. Basically the roots are left to boil in water until they become soft. Then some crushed garlic and some grounded kelp powder called 다시마 is put into the water.
고등어조림 is a mackerel fish prepared with spicy chili pepper powder. First the fish is cut into four pieces and placed in a pot of boiling water. Some radish and onions are also boiled with the mackerel. Some salt, a bit of sugar and garlic is also added, and the mackerel simmers in the pot until the fish is cooked.
두부조림 is a tofu prepared with soy sauce and chili pepper powder. The tofu is cut in squares and a mixture of soy sauce, chili pepper powder and spring onions is poured over the tofu under low heat. When the bottom of the tofu turns brown, it is ready to be served.
깻잎조림 are perilla leaves mixed with soy sauce. First the leaves are separated from each other. Then a mixture of soy sauce and chili pepper powder is poured over every leaf. The leaves are soaked in the mixture for less than 10 minutes under low heat. When the heat turns off, the leaves are set in the mixture overnight.
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