Spring Delight: Fragrant and Zesty Wild Chive Salad (Dollae Muchim)
Boost Your Appetite with Spring Greens: How to Make Dollae Muchim (Wild Chive Salad) with Proper Preparation and Delicious Seasoning
Discover the vibrant taste of spring with this recipe for #DollaeMuchim! Wild chives, with their uniquely fragrant and subtly spicy flavor, are a quintessential #SpringVegetable that awakens the palate. It’s wonderful how we can now enjoy fresh spring greens year-round! We’ve been harvesting plenty of wild chives and motherwort from our garden and have been enjoying them in various dishes. Today, we’re focusing on dollae muchim, a dish that truly highlights the chives’ delicate yet piquant taste. While preparing them takes a little effort, the resulting zesty and refreshing flavor is an absolute rice-stealing dish! We’ll guide you through the entire process, from #HowToPrepareWildChives to making the perfect seasoning.
Main Ingredients- 100g wild chives (dollae)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar (for washing)
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum extract)
- 1 Tbsp guk-ganjang (soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, ground
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum extract)
- 1 Tbsp guk-ganjang (soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp tuna extract
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds, ground
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by carefully preparing the fresh wild chives. The ones from our garden had wonderfully thick roots and were very fresh. Gently peel off the outer skin from the bulbous root ends of the wild chives. Then, carefully trim away the dark root tip. Next, fill a bowl with plenty of water and add 1 tablespoon of vinegar. Soak the wild chives in this vinegar solution for about 1 minute. After soaking, rinse them gently under running water, swishing them softly. This helps to remove any dirt or impurities effectively. Make sure to drain them well.
Step 2
Now, let’s prepare the delicious seasoning for our wild chive salad. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of maesilcheong, 1 tablespoon of guk-ganjang, 1 tablespoon of tuna extract, 1 tablespoon of ground toasted sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 0.5 tablespoon of sugar. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined. Ensure there are no clumps of seasoning and stir gently.
Step 3
Cut the prepared wild chives into approximately 5cm lengths. Cutting them to a manageable size ensures they are easy to eat and that the seasoning distributes evenly. Add the prepared seasoning mixture to the cut wild chives. Gently toss them together, being careful not to crush the delicate chives. The key is to mix them lightly to preserve their fresh, fragrant quality.
Step 4
This freshly tossed wild chive salad, with its delightful zesty and refreshing taste, is truly a ‘rice-thief’ – it’s so good, you’ll find yourself finishing your rice in no time! The basic seasoning is delicious on its own, but you can always adjust the taste to your preference.
Step 5
As I’ve gotten older, I prefer a milder sweetness and tanginess rather than a very sharp sourness, so I used maesilcheong for a natural sweetness. If you like it sweeter and more sour, feel free to add more sugar or vinegar to suit your taste. It will be delicious either way!
Step 6
While wild chives alone make a fantastic salad, adding thinly sliced cucumber can elevate it further. The cucumber adds a wonderful crispness and extra freshness that complements the slight pungency of the chives beautifully.
Step 7
This #AppetiteBoosting #WildChiveDish, #HowToMakeDeliciousDollaeMuchim, is a recipe that never fails to captivate my taste buds every time I make it.
Step 8
During the spring season when you might feel a bit sluggish and have a low appetite, having dollae muchim or a simple #DollaeSeasoning Sauce on hand can help you easily finish a bowl of rice. It’s a dish that can revive even the most reluctant appetite!
Step 9
Wild chives sold at the supermarket are often partially prepped, making it much easier to prepare dollae dishes at home. Why not try making the dollae muchim or a simple dollae soy sauce (dollae ganjang) with the bunch of wild chives you have? It’s a simple yet special way to enjoy the flavors of spring.
