Refreshing and Sweet-Sour Sea Mustard Stem Salad (Miyeok Julgi Muchim)
A Unique Side Dish: Flavor-Boosting Sea Mustard Stem Salad
Introducing a vibrant sea mustard stem salad with a refreshing, sweet, and sour taste, perfect to accompany rich holiday dishes or meat meals. It offers a delightful cleansing sensation in your mouth, unlike the usual stir-fried version. Let me share how to make this easily!
Main Ingredients- 250g Salted Sea Mustard Stems
- 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, here are the main ingredients for today’s dish: 250g of salted sea mustard stems. Please prepare fresh-looking, good-quality sea mustard stems.
Step 2
Rinse the salted sea mustard stems once under running cold water. Then, soak them in water for about 30 minutes to thoroughly remove any saltiness. After soaking, it’s crucial to squeeze out all the excess water firmly with your hands.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, add the prepared sea mustard stems and blanch them for precisely 30 seconds. Be careful not to over-blanch, as they can become mushy.
Step 4
Immediately after blanching, drain the sea mustard stems and rinse them quickly under cold running water. This step helps to maintain their crisp texture.
Step 5
Cut the drained sea mustard stems into bite-sized pieces. If they are too long, they can be difficult to eat, so chop them into a suitable length.
Step 6
Thinly slice half of a small onion. Place the sliced onion in a large bowl along with the cut sea mustard stems.
Step 7
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a separate bowl, combine 1.5 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp sugar, 0.5 Tbsp gochugaru, 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp maesil cheong, and 2 Tbsp vinegar. This is a golden ratio for a perfectly sweet and sour taste, so try to follow it!
Step 8
Pour all the prepared dressing into the bowl with the sea mustard stems and onion. Add an extra 1 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty aroma and flavor.
Step 9
Now, gently mix everything together with your hands until the dressing is evenly distributed. Your refreshing sea mustard stem salad is complete! It’s a fantastic choice for a side dish with rice or even as a snack.
