Crispy Bok Choy Salad with Doenjang
How to Make Bok Choy Salad with Baek Jong Won’s All-Purpose Doenjang (Perfect for Lunchboxes and Side Dishes!)
Let’s make a bok choy salad with a wonderfully crisp texture. This simple side dish is incredibly addictive!
Ingredients- 1 bunch Bok Choy (cleaned)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Seeds (whole or crushed)
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1 tsp Doenjang (Korean soybean paste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
This bok choy salad, seasoned with doenjang, is so deliciously crisp that you won’t be able to stop reaching for more! It’s a simple namul (seasoned vegetable dish) that’s perfect for any meal, and especially great for packing in lunchboxes.
Step 2
First, let’s prepare the bok choy. Trim the tough ends of the bok choy. Separate the leaves so they come apart easily. Rinse the leaves thoroughly under running water multiple times to remove any dirt or grit. For an extra clean wash, soak the bok choy in water with a splash of vinegar for at least a minute to help remove any residual pesticides. After soaking, rinse again and drain well. Bring a pot of water to a boil with a pinch of salt. Blanch the bok choy for no more than 1 minute. Bok choy cooks very quickly, so blanching it briefly will preserve its delightful crispness.
Step 3
Once blanched, quickly rinse the bok choy in cold water to stop the cooking process. Drain it thoroughly, squeezing out any excess water. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained bok choy with the seasonings: 1 tsp minced garlic, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 Tbsp sesame seeds (whole or crushed), 1 tsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp doenjang. Gently toss and mix everything together with your hands until the seasoning is evenly distributed. Be careful not to overmix or crush the bok choy; a gentle massage is all it needs.
Step 4
And there you have it! Your delicious bok choy salad with doenjang is ready. The combination of the crunchy bok choy and the savory, umami-rich doenjang is truly wonderful. Serve it immediately as a delightful and healthy side dish.
