Cultural background
Sea cucumber is popular as a side dish enjoyed with soju, especially during evening gatherings.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Clean the sea cucumber thoroughly and prepare it.
- 2Slice it thinly and place it on a plate.
- 3Serve with chojang sauce.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Sea cucumber is a seafood and not suitable for vegetarians, but it does not contain gluten.
How to order
해삼 주세요
Hae-sam ju-se-yo
Please give me sea cucumber