Spring Aroma Delight: Fragrant Wild Chive and Cucumber Salad Recipe
Sweet & Tangy Spring Vegetable Side Dish: Easy Wild Chive and Cucumber Salad
The weather is so lovely lately, isn’t it? It truly feels like spring is just around the corner! Today, I’m bringing you a recipe for a refreshing wild chive and cucumber salad, bursting with the flavors of spring. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tangy, guaranteed to awaken your taste buds!
Main Ingredients- 2-3 crisp cucumbers
- 1 bunch of fragrant wild chives (or substitute with green onions or regular chives)
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or honey/sugar syrup)
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Measurement Guide- Using a standard Korean soup spoon (1 Tbsp)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (or honey/sugar syrup)
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Measurement Guide- Using a standard Korean soup spoon (1 Tbsp)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s begin making this delightful spring side dish, the fragrant wild chive and cucumber salad! ♬♪
Step 2
First, wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Then, using a vegetable peeler or a knife, peel the skin lightly. This will enhance the texture when you bite into it.
Step 3
Cut the peeled cucumbers into bite-sized pieces. Typically, pieces about the length of your finger are ideal for mixing into a salad.
Step 4
Gently wash the wild chives under cold running water several times to remove any dirt or impurities. It’s important to rinse them thoroughly, especially around the roots where soil can accumulate.
Step 5
Cut the cleaned wild chives into pieces similar in length to the cucumber. If they are too long, they can be difficult to mix evenly.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the prepared cucumbers and wild chives. Add all the seasoning ingredients for this spring-infused wild chive and cucumber salad: (2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp plum extract, 3 Tbsp gochugaru, 0.5 Tbsp sugar, 0.5 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds). All measurements are based on a standard Korean soup spoon.
Step 7
Gently mix the ingredients with your hands, being careful not to mash the cucumbers or chives. The key is to toss them softly to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed without breaking down the ingredients.
Step 8
Your delicious wild chive and cucumber salad is now complete, featuring the crispness of cucumbers and the unique, slightly bitter yet aromatic flavor of wild chives! Bring the taste of spring to your dining table!
