Another jeotgal (e.g. salted pollock roe)Some stores
A small amount as a rice side
No true stand-in; a different salted seafood gives the same salty, savory bite with rice.
▼ squid chew
Ingredient guide
Ojingeo-jeot / salted squid 오징어젓
Ojingeo-jeot is squid cut into thin strips, salted and seasoned with chili. It is a side for rice and a favorite with a bowl of plain steamed rice.
Taste
Salty, spicy and savory with a chewy squid bite.
What to look for
Tubs in the refrigerated section of Korean markets, usually bright red.
Storing it
Keep refrigerated; eat within a few weeks.
How to find Ojingeo-jeot / salted squid, anywhere
Works in any country — look for these names, in these kinds of shops.
Names to look for
- ojingeo-jeot
- salted squid
- seasoned salted squid
- 오징어젓
Show this at the shop오징어젓
Where to look
- Korean grocery stores, refrigerated section (sold in tubs or jars)
- Asian supermarkets with a Korean aisle
- Online Korean grocers
Watch out for
- Jeotgal is very salty and keeps its smell — a little goes a long way.
- It is a side dish, not a seasoning.
Can't find Ojingeo-jeot / salted squid? Use this instead
Honest swaps, with amounts per unit of the original and how the dish will change.
Where to buy it near you
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