Korean-Style Rapana Whelks
Description
Perfect for the table and with drinks. To deliciously prepare Korean-style rapana, you'll need the simplest vegetables and seasoning, which you can now buy at any grocery store. Add soy sauce gradually — you may need more or less depending on the concentration. Serve with herbs and sauce.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Peel the carrots, onions, and garlic, and wash them together with the dill under running water. Thaw the whelks in advance.
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Step 2
Thawed rapana whelks are already cooked, so pour boiling water over them and leave for about 5 minutes, or boil for 1 minute.
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Step 3
Pour oil into a skillet, add the onion sliced into half-moons, and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
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Step 4
Drain the whelks in a colander, let them drain completely, then cut into thin strips and transfer to a deep bowl.
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Step 5
Grate the carrots on a special grater and add them to the bowl with the rapana.
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Step 6
Add the sautéed onion to the bowl and pour the hot oil from the pan over everything.
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Step 7
Add Korean-style carrot seasoning, add minced garlic, pour in vinegar and soy sauce, and season lightly with pepper. Add the soy sauce gradually; if it is concentrated, one spoonful will be enough.
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Step 8
Mix the contents of the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes, although it will taste good immediately after preparation.
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Step 9
From time to time, stir the appetizer so everything marinates evenly. After a while, taste the rapana for salt; if it is to your liking, add the chopped dill and stir.
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Step 10
Transfer the finished Korean-style rapana to a serving bowl, drizzle with the remaining marinade, and serve.