Spicy and Sweet Scallion Salad with Gim (Seaweed)
Boost Your Appetite! The Ultimate ‘Scallion and Gim Salad’ Recipe: Master the Sweet and Sour Seasoning and Blanching Technique! Perfect as a Side Dish for Rice!
This scallion and gim salad, with its delightful sweet and tangy flavor, is an excellent side dish for rice! Make your mealtime special with this simple yet delicious recipe.
Main Ingredients- 400g fresh scallions
- 6 sheets of roasted kimbap seaweed (gim)
- 1 red chili pepper
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce (myeolchi-aekjeot) for umami
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (maesil-cheong) for sweetness and tang
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil for rich flavor
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (adjust to taste)
- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce (myeolchi-aekjeot) for umami
- 2 Tbsp plum extract (maesil-cheong) for sweetness and tang
- 3 Tbsp sesame oil for rich flavor
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, bring a generous pot of water to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling, add 1/2 Tbsp of salt. Adding salt helps to maintain the crisp texture of the scallions and remove any unpleasant odors.
Step 2
Dip only the white root ends of the scallions into the boiling water for 10 seconds, then add the rest of the scallions and blanch for a total of 20 seconds. Be careful not to over-blanch, as they can become too soft. This step helps to preserve the fresh aroma and crisp texture of the scallions.
Step 3
Immediately after blanching, rinse the scallions under cold running water to cool them down quickly. This will help them stay crisp and retain their vibrant green color.
Step 4
Take the cooled scallions from the water and gently gather them with both hands, squeezing out as much water as possible. It’s important to remove excess water thoroughly, as too much moisture can dilute the dressing.
Step 5
Prepare 6 sheets of kimbap seaweed (gim) and lightly roast them in a pan. Roasting the gim makes it more fragrant and crispy, enhancing the overall flavor of the salad. Let them cool slightly, then cut them into bite-sized pieces.
Step 6
In a bowl, prepare to combine all the seasoning ingredients for the scallion and gim salad. Start by adding 2 Tbsp of anchovy sauce for a savory depth.
Step 7
Add 2 Tbsp of plum extract for a sweet and tangy flavor profile.
Step 8
Drizzle in 3 Tbsp of sesame oil generously for a rich nutty aroma.
Step 9
Finally, add 2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds and mix all the seasoning ingredients well to create a delicious dressing. You can adjust the amount of anchovy sauce or plum extract to your preference.
Step 10
Finely chop the red chili pepper that you prepared earlier, and add the 400g of squeezed scallions to the bowl.
Step 11
Pour the prepared dressing over the scallions and chili pepper. Gently mix with your hands, ensuring the dressing coats the scallions evenly.
Step 12
Tear the 6 roasted kimbap seaweed sheets into small, bite-sized pieces.
Step 13
Lastly, add the torn roasted seaweed to the scallion mixture and gently toss everything together once more. Your delicious scallion and gim salad is now complete! The addition of gim significantly boosts the nutty flavor.
Step 14
Enjoy a happy day with a delicious meal made with care today! Enjoy your meal! ^^
