Fresh Lettuce Salad (Sangchu Geotjeori)
Super Simple Lettuce Salad Recipe: Crispy and Delicious
This is the perfect dish for when you have a poor appetite! I’m introducing a recipe for a refreshing lettuce salad that takes just 5 minutes to make with fresh lettuce and simple seasonings. Its crisp texture and sweet and sour taste will stimulate your appetite, making you finish a bowl of rice in no time. Make it easily at home to complete your abundant dining table!
Ingredients
- Lettuce 100g
- Onion 1/2
- Green onion 1/2 stalk
- Red chili pepper 1/2
Dressing
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Anchovy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Anchovy sauce 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes) 1.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 0.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the fresh lettuce thoroughly under running water. After washing, let the lettuce drain completely in a colander. This prevents excess water when mixing, allowing the dressing to coat the leaves better and enhance the flavor.
Step 2
Once the water is drained, tear or cut the lettuce into bite-sized pieces by hand. Cutting it too small might reduce the satisfying chewiness, so aim for a moderate size.
Step 3
Thinly slice the onion into julienne strips. Trim the outer leaves of the green onion and slice it diagonally. Remove the seeds from the red chili pepper and finely chop it for a vibrant color. Preparing the vegetables will make the salad even more appealing.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to make the dressing that will determine the flavor of your lettuce salad. First, add 1 Tbsp of soy sauce and 1 Tbsp of anchovy sauce for umami. Then, add 1.5 Tbsp of gochugaru for a touch of spiciness.
Step 5
Next, add 0.5 Tbsp of minced garlic for aroma and 1 Tbsp of sugar for sweetness. Finally, add 0.5 Tbsp of sesame oil for a nutty finish. Mix all the dressing ingredients well until smooth, ensuring there are no lumps. Making the dressing in a large bowl beforehand makes it convenient for tossing the salad.
Step 6
Place the cleaned lettuce in a large bowl and pour the prepared delicious dressing evenly over it.
Step 7
Add the julienned onion, diagonally sliced green onion, and finely chopped red chili pepper. Toss gently; avoid mashing or overmixing, as this can make the lettuce soggy and lose its crispness. The key is to lightly coat the lettuce and vegetables with the dressing until they are well combined. Imagine the dressing lightly coating everything.
Step 8
Finally, sprinkle 1 Tbsp of sesame seeds for extra nuttiness to complete your wonderful lettuce salad! If you prefer a tangier flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of vinegar to the mix, according to your preference. This will bring out a refreshing sourness, making it even more delicious. Serve immediately in a dish with warm rice and enjoy!
