Recipe:Deodeok Gui(더덕구이)

What is grilled Deodeok?

The appearance of Deodeok is like Ginseng but it is more crude and stiff. It has unique smell that seems like the odor of the ground. I am not talking about the disadvantage of Deodeok. I am just saying what Deodeok looks like. Don't get me wring, please. Although it has an alienating flavor and strange figure, it goes very well with other dishes once it is grilled. It takes long time and effort to make it flat for softness but it is really worthwhile. Most of grilled Deodeok are seasoned with red pepper paste. These days, Teriyaki-Deodeok, Honey mustard Deodeok salad, or even Deodeok dessert (I have no clue about it, but definitely it has peculiar flavor.) are in the food market!
Preparation Time:30 min │ Cooking Time : 10 min │ Serves : 4
▷ Ingredients
you can use 10 ginseng instead of Deodeok(Codonopsis lanceolata) ※ Seasoning-3Ts Red pepper paste, 3Ts Soy sauce, 2Ts chopped garlic, 1Ts chopped leek, 2Ts sugar, 2Ts ground sesame, 2Ts sesame oil
▷ Preparation ① Peel the Deodeok. Wash and soak. ② Drain and cut in a half. ③ Pound with a bat/knife until it is flat. ④ Mix seasoning well. ▷ Recipe ① Brush the Deodeok all over with seasoning. ② Grill Deodeok over a medium heat. Turn it over and brush with seasoning. Repeat. ③ Using scissors, cut each Deodeok into 3~4cm length. Serve.