Tender Zucchini Leaf Salad with Ssamjang
Easy and Delicious Zucchini Leaf Salad Recipe using Seasonal Zucchini Leaves #DooriMoon #ZucchiniLeaves #ZucchiniLeafSalad #SsamVegetables
Create a flavorful zucchini leaf salad using fresh, seasonal zucchini leaves, enhanced with the savory depth of ssamjang and various vegetables. It’s a perfect side dish for rice or a wonderful healthy option to enjoy with wraps.
Ingredients- 150g blanched zucchini leaves
- 1/4 small onion
- 1 Tbsp ssamjang (Korean soybean paste for wraps)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 red chili pepper, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare 150g of blanched zucchini leaves. The blanching time isn’t fixed; it’s best to taste them and remove them when they reach your desired texture. Once blanched, thoroughly squeeze out any excess water from the zucchini leaves and spread them out loosely.
Step 2
Chop the spread-out zucchini leaves into bite-sized pieces. You can chop them finely like other leafy greens, or leave them slightly chunkier according to your preference.
Step 3
After chopping, the zucchini leaves might appear to be a larger volume than you initially thought. Transfer all the chopped zucchini leaves into a mixing bowl.
Step 4
Now it’s time to mix in the seasonings. Add the chopped zucchini leaves to the bowl. Finely chop and add 1/4 small onion. Then, add 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, 1 finely chopped red chili pepper, 1 Tbsp of sesame oil, and 1 Tbsp of ssamjang. Mix everything together thoroughly with your hands until well combined. Using store-bought ssamjang is also perfectly fine and delicious. Zucchini leaves and ssamjang have a wonderful flavor synergy and nutritional compatibility.
Step 5
Zucchini leaves are packed with beneficial nutrients that are great for our health. As mentioned earlier, they are known to help prevent adult diseases. Consuming them regularly is highly beneficial for overall well-being.
Step 6
Making zucchini leaf salad is very straightforward. Once the zucchini leaves are blanched, it’s a simple process of mixing them with seasonings. While zucchini leaves don’t have a very soft texture on their own, they transform into a dish with a rich and delicious harmony when combined with ssamjang and fresh vegetables. If you enjoy a bit of spice, adding a little gochujang (red chili paste) when mixing the salad and serving it over rice is also a fantastic option.
