Crisp and Savory Chives Salad (Buchu Muchim)
3-Minute Wonder! Delicious Chives Salad
A perfect accompaniment to any meat dish! Following Chef Kim Dae-seok’s recipe, you can make a fresh and crisp chives salad in just 3 minutes. This magical side dish will tantalize your taste buds, even when you don’t have much of an appetite.
Main Ingredients- 160g fresh chives
- 1/4 onion
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt (mat-sogeum)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt (mat-sogeum)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the fresh chives thoroughly. Then, cut them into approximately 5cm lengths for easy eating. Cutting them to a manageable size will make them more enjoyable to eat.
Step 2
Thinly slice the onion into julienne strips. The crisp texture of the onion will further enhance the flavor of the chives salad. If you find raw onion too pungent, you can soak the julienned onion in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain well before using.
Step 3
Place the prepared chives and sliced onion into a large bowl. Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning! Add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes for a pleasant kick, 1/2 tablespoon of salt for savory depth, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a rich aroma, and finally, 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty fragrance.
Step 4
Gently toss the ingredients to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed over the chives and onion. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can bruise the chives and make them mushy. The key is to gently combine everything. When the seasoning coats everything uniformly, the harmony of flavors will be exceptional.
Step 5
And there you have it! In less than 3 minutes, a wonderful chives salad is ready. With its crisp texture and perfectly balanced spicy-sweet flavor, this Buchu Muchim is a fantastic companion to grilled meats like pork belly or marinated pork ribs. Elevate your dining table with this delightful dish today!
