Spicy & Savory Chili Pepper Leaf Salad with Doenjang
A Delicious and Nutritious Side Dish: Chili Pepper Leaf Salad with Doenjang (Video Recipe Included)
Discover a healthy and flavorful side dish made with chili pepper leaves, which are packed with 70 times more Vitamin C than green peppers! This chili pepper leaf salad with doenjang is low in calories, making it perfect for a light diet. Enjoy this simple yet deeply flavorful recipe that’s sure to awaken your appetite.
Main Ingredients- 300g Chili Pepper Leaves (Choose fresh and tender ones)
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste – homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (For added nutty flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic (For aromatic depth)
- 1/3 Tbsp Sesame Oil (For shine and flavor)
- 1 Tbsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste – homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (For added nutty flavor)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic (For aromatic depth)
- 1/3 Tbsp Sesame Oil (For shine and flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Start by preparing the fresh chili pepper leaves. Remove any tough or fibrous stems by trimming them with a knife or gently pulling them off by hand for a clean finish. Using mostly the tender leaves will result in a softer texture.
Step 2
In a large pot, bring plenty of water to a rolling boil with a pinch of salt. Once boiling, add the prepared chili pepper leaves and blanch them quickly for about 30 seconds to 1 minute over high heat. Be careful not to overcook, as they can become mushy.
Step 3
Immediately after blanching, drain the chili pepper leaves and rinse them under cold running water to cool them down quickly. This step helps preserve their vibrant color and maintain a crisp texture. Drain them in a colander for a while to remove excess water.
Step 4
Place the drained chili pepper leaves in a bowl. Add 1 Tbsp of doenjang, 1/2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds, 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic, and 1/3 Tbsp of sesame oil. Gently mix everything together with your hands, massaging the ingredients until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Adjust the amount of doenjang based on its saltiness.
Step 5
Your delicious Chili Pepper Leaf Salad with Doenjang is now ready! Enjoy this healthy and flavorful specialty dish, perfect as a side for rice or as a savory snack.
