Refreshing & Sweet! Summer Delight: Korean Melon and Chive Salad
A Refreshing Summer Side Dish: Korean Melon and Chive Salad (Chamoe Buchu Muchim)
Enjoy this light and refreshing Korean melon and chive salad, perfect as a side dish or a light salad. It’s a delightful way to enjoy summer produce and invigorate your appetite!
Main Ingredients- 1 Korean melon (Chamoe)
- 60g Fresh chives (Buchu)
Flavorful Dressing- 0.5 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, fine)
- 0.5 Tbsp Corn syrup or rice syrup
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- A pinch of sesame seeds
- 0.5 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, fine)
- 0.5 Tbsp Corn syrup or rice syrup
- 0.5 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Vinegar
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Gather all the ingredients for your delicious Korean melon and chive salad. Washing and patting them dry will make the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Cut the fresh chives into lengths of about 3-4 cm (approximately 1.5 inches). The aromatic quality of chives will beautifully complement the melon.
Step 3
Wash the Korean melon thoroughly under running water. Do not peel it. Trim off the ends, then cut the melon in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds and the pith (the spongy part where the seeds are attached). This step helps prevent the salad from becoming too watery.
Step 4
Cut the prepared Korean melon into pieces similar in length to the chives, about 3-4 cm (1.5 inches). Slice them so they retain a pleasant crispness.
Step 5
Now, let’s make the dressing. In a bowl, combine 0.5 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp gochugaru, 0.5 Tbsp corn syrup (or rice syrup), 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp vinegar, and a pinch of sesame seeds.
Step 6
Adjust the dressing to your taste. You can add more sweetener, vinegar, or gochugaru if you prefer. If you like it spicier, feel free to add a little extra chili flakes.
Step 7
Gently toss the prepared melon and chives with the dressing. Be careful not to overmix, as this could make the chives wilt too much. Toss just until everything is evenly coated. Your refreshing Korean melon and chive salad is ready to be enjoyed as a delightful summer side dish!
