Baek Jong-won's Kangsikdang 2 All-Purpose Seasoning Recipe: A Versatile Seasoning for Various Dishes

From "Kang's Kitchen 2," Baek Jong-won's " versatile seasoning sauce is a charming recipe that can be used in various noodle dishes. This seasoning sauce maximizes the flavor of various dishes such as bibim guksu (mixed noodles), naengmyeon (cold noodles), and jjolmyeon (chewy noodles). It is a perfect harmony of sweetness, spiciness, and savory taste, and boasts a deeper flavor as it ages.

Ingredient Preparation

• Onion: 1 (thinly sliced)
• Green onion: 1 (chopped)
• Garlic: 3~4 cloves (minced)
• Korean chili powder (Gochugaru): 2 tablespoons
• Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
• Sugar: 1 tablespoon
• Corn syrup (Mulyeot): 1 tablespoon
• Honey: 1 tablespoon
• Cheongju (rice wine): 1 tablespoon
• Pork: 100g (or beef, chicken)

How to Make the Versatile Seasoning Sauce

1. Sautéing the Onions

• Add oil to a pan and sauté thinly sliced onions until translucent.
• The point is to sauté the onions sufficiently to bring out their sweetness.

2. Sautéing the Meat

• Sauté the pork in a separate pan.
• Remove the fat from the meat for a cleaner taste. (Can be replaced with beef or chicken)

3. Mixing the Seasoning Sauce

• Put the sautéed onions and meat in a large bowl and add minced garlic, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, corn syrup, honey, and cheongjuand mix well.
• Thoroughly mix the ingredients using a cooking utensil.

4. Aging

• Place the completed seasoning sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for about a day.
• The longer the aging time, the richer the flavor becomes.

Tips for Making it Delicious

1. Maximizing Onion Sweetness: Sauté the onions slowly to fully bring out their sweetness.
2. The Role of Cheongju: Cheongju removes any unpleasant odors and adds flavor to the seasoning sauce.
3. Meat Preparation: Boiling the meat and removing the fat can result in a cleaner taste.
4. Adjusting the Consistency: Adjust the consistency of the seasoning sauce to your liking by adjusting the amount of corn syrup or honey.

Various Ways to Use It

• Bibim Guksu (Mixed Noodles): Add the versatile seasoning sauce to boiled noodles and mix well for perfect bibim guksu.
• Naengmyeon/Jjolmyeon (Cold Noodles/Chewy Noodles): Using this seasoning sauce with naengmyeon or jjolmyeon will allow you to enjoy a delicious treat with a savory taste.
• Stir-fried Dishes: Using this seasoning sauce when stir-frying vegetables or meat will result in an easy and delicious dish.

"Kang's Kitchen 2" and Baek Jong-won's Special Recipe

This seasoning sauce, introduced in "Kang's Kitchen 2," is a versatile seasoning sauce completed with Baek Jong-won's meticulous cooking method. It's characterized by its ability to create a deep and rich flavor with simple ingredients, making it versatile. It's easy to make at home, so try making it today! 😊