Another jeotgal (e.g. salted pollock roe)Some stores
A small amount as a rice side
No true stand-in; keeps the salty seafood side-dish idea.
▼ oyster brine
Ingredient guide
Eorigul-jeot / salted oysters 어리굴젓
Eorigul-jeot is small oysters salted and seasoned with chili. It is a rice side that is especially loved for its clean, briny flavor.
Taste
Salty, spicy and briny with a soft, creamy oyster bite.
What to look for
Tubs in the refrigerated section of Korean markets.
Storing it
Keep refrigerated; eat within a few weeks.
How to find Eorigul-jeot / salted oysters, anywhere
Works in any country — look for these names, in these kinds of shops.
Names to look for
- eorigul-jeot
- salted oysters
- seasoned salted oysters
- 어리굴젓
Show this at the shop어리굴젓
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 Eorigul-jeot / salted oysters? 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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