Seasoned Raw Shrimp (Yangnyeom Saeujang)

In a large bowl with a strainer, place the frozen shrimp and thaw them by adding water and soju.

While the shrimp are thawing, prepare the seasoning sauce in a separate bowl by mixing gochugaru, soy sauce, grain syrup, sugar, and minced garlic.

Add the thawed shrimp, chopped chives, sesame seeds, and sesame oil to the seasoning sauce and mix thoroughly.

Transfer the seasoned shrimp to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least half a day (12 hours), or preferably for a full day, to marinate.

To serve, place warm rice in a bowl and top generously with the marinated shrimp and sauce.

Garnish the rice bowl with radish sprouts, an egg yolk, roasted seaweed flakes, sesame seeds, a drizzle of sesame oil, and more chopped chives.

Mix all the ingredients in the bowl together and enjoy.