Crisp and Fresh Lettuce Salad (Sangchu Geotjeori)
Quick & Easy! Refreshing Sweet and Tangy Lettuce Salad Recipe
Make delicious Korean BBQ-style lettuce salad at home! This simple yet flavorful dish features the crispness of fresh lettuce combined with a perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and spicy dressing. It’s the ideal accompaniment to any grilled meat, adding a burst of freshness to your meal. Perfect for beginners, this recipe is quick and easy to follow!
Main Ingredients- 10 leaves lettuce
Dressing Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Optional Ingredient- 30g chives
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 2 Tbsp sesame oil
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Optional Ingredient- 30g chives
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the dressing, the key to a delicious salad. In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 2 Tbsp sesame oil, 2 Tbsp gochugaru, and 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic. Mix them well. Finally, add 3 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Your flavorful dressing is ready!
Step 2
Wash the fresh lettuce leaves thoroughly under running water and gently pat them dry. Cut them into about three equal pieces; this size is easy to eat and allows the dressing to coat evenly. Avoid cutting them too small, as this can diminish the crisp texture.
Step 3
Place the cleaned lettuce in a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the lettuce. Now, gently toss and mix the ingredients with your hands. Be careful not to squeeze or crush the lettuce too much, as this can make it mushy or release an undesirable grassy flavor. The goal is to coat the leaves evenly with the dressing.
Step 4
If you’re using chives, cut them into 3-4 cm lengths and add them to the bowl with the lettuce. The fragrant chives will add another layer of flavor to your salad. If you’ve added chives, gently toss again to ensure the dressing is well distributed and doesn’t clump. Lightly mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 5
Your crisp, sweet, and tangy lettuce salad is complete! It’s the perfect side dish for a hot meal, especially with grilled meats. Enjoy this simple yet incredibly delicious salad that will add a refreshing touch to your dining experience!
