Try this delicious honey butter squid jerky from Korea. This is a popular snack that pairs well with beer. It’s very addictive and delicious. It will be a perfect snack to accompany you when you’re watching a movie or a sporting event.
What is Honey Butter Squid Jerky
Honey butter squid jerky (허니 버터구이 오징어) is a popular snack people order at a movie theater in Korea, along with popcorn and drinks. You can also buy it from vendors at highway rest stops in Korea.
I don’t know what’s with Koreans’ obsession with squid, but this honey butter flavored dried squid is very tasty, addictive, and delicious.
This squid jerky is made by combining honey and other seasonings with dried shredded squid, then pan frying the seasoned dried squid until it’s lightly golden brown. The honey, sugar, and butter sauce combination makes the dish sweet and savory.
Dried squid has a natural salty flavor, complementing the other ingredients nicely. This squid snack is so easy to make that you can have it done within 10 minutes.
Some people also use semi-dried squid instead, but the below dried shredded squid is what I used for this recipe. It’s usually found in the fridge or freezer section at a Korean grocery store.
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If you like my squid jerky recipe, you will like these recipes too. Hope you give them a try!
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Ingredients for Honey Butter Squid Jerky, Serves 2 to 3
- 150g / 5.3 ounces dried shredded squid
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 20g / 0.7 ounces butter
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- dried parsley (optional), to garnish
* 1 Tbsp = 15 ml
How to Make Honey Butter Squid Jerky
1. Prepare a medium-sized bowl and add dried squid strips, mayonnaise, and honey. Mix them well.
2. Preheat a skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter, once it’s melted, add the brown sugar and salt. Mix them well.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the seasoned dried squid. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
4. Serve. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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Honey Butter Squid Jerky
Ingredients
- 150 g dried shredded squid (5.3 ounces)
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 20 g butter (0.7 ounces)
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp fine salt
- dried parsley (optional), to garnish
Instructions
- Prepare a medium-sized bowl and add dried squid strips, mayonnaise, and honey. Mix them well.
- Preheat a skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the butter, once it’s melted, add the brown sugar and salt. Mix them well.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the seasoned dried squid. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
- Serve. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Info (per serving)
The nutrition information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
