Tender Cockles Salad with Sweet & Tangy Seasoning
Easy Cockle Salad Recipe using Canned Cockles
Here’s a simple and delicious cockle salad recipe using canned cockles, perfect as a side dish or a delightful meal when served with noodles. The chewy cockles, crisp vegetables, and our specially made tangy dressing create a truly special dish that’s both refreshing and satisfying. It’s a fantastic way to enjoy a unique flavor with minimal effort.
Main Ingredients- Canned cockles, drained, 2 cans
- Cucumber, 1
- Onion, 1/2
- Carrot, 1/4
- Green onion, 2/3 stalk
- Napa cabbage or regular cabbage leaves, 2
- Somen noodles (optional)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, open the can of cockles. Drain them and give them a quick rinse under cold running water. Make sure to drain them thoroughly by placing them in a sieve. This step ensures a clean, fresh taste without any can odor.
Step 2
Let’s prepare the flavorful dressing! In a bowl, combine minced garlic, gochujang, vinegar, sugar, oligodang, and Saeida (or cold water). Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved. Feel free to adjust the amounts of vinegar and sugar to suit your personal taste for a perfectly balanced dressing.
Step 3
Time to prep the vegetables! Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise, then cut it diagonally into thin pieces, about 0.5 cm thick. Thinly slice the onion and carrot into similar lengths and thickness as the cucumber. Shred the cabbage leaves finely. Finally, slice the green onion into thin, long strips.
Step 4
Now, let’s bring all the ingredients together. In a large mixing bowl, add the drained cockles and all the prepared vegetables: cucumber, onion, carrot, cabbage, and green onion.
Step 5
Pour the prepared special dressing generously over the cockles and vegetables. Gently mix everything together with your hands, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly. Massage the ingredients lightly to help them absorb the flavors.
Step 6
To enjoy the cockle salad as a meal, let’s cook some somen noodles. Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil. Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the somen noodles and start cooking.
Step 7
As the noodles cook, gently stir them with chopsticks to prevent them from sticking together. If the water starts to boil over, add a splash of cold water to calm it down. This technique helps the noodles achieve a perfectly chewy texture. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until al dente.
Step 8
Once the noodles are cooked, immediately rinse them under cold running water several times. Rub the noodles gently while rinsing; this removes excess starch and makes them wonderfully firm and smooth. Drain the noodles thoroughly in a colander.
Step 9
Finally, plate the delicious cockle salad attractively. Arrange the well-drained somen noodles in a neat swirl next to the salad. Mixing the tangy cockle salad with the firm noodles creates an incredibly delightful experience that’s sure to awaken your appetite!
