Springtime Delight: Easy and Flavorful Korean Wild Chive Sauce (Dollaejang)
Springtime Delight: Easy and Flavorful Korean Wild Chive Sauce (Dollaejang)
How to Make Dollaejang, Simple Wild Chive Soy Sauce, Spicy and Sweet Wild Chive Seasoning, Dollaejang Recipe, How to Prepare Wild Chives, Perfect Guide to Cleaning Wild Chives
Hello everyone! This is Jina, your cooking guide. When spring arrives, one of the most aromatic ingredients that comes to mind is ‘wild chives’ (dallae)! Today, I’ll share an easy way to prepare wild chives, along with a delicious, sweet and tangy wild chive soy sauce recipe that will surely awaken your appetite. Let’s make this magical dollaejang that will have you finishing a bowl of rice in no time!
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch of fresh wild chives (available at supermarkets or markets)
Seasoning Ingredients (Measurements based on adult soup spoon)- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sweet plum extract
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, fine)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (for enhanced umami)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 5 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp sweet plum extract
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, fine)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (for enhanced umami)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh wild chives you bought from the market. The wild chives gifted from the countryside have a wonderfully rich and fragrant aroma that truly signifies the arrival of spring. ★Secret to cleaning wild chives thoroughly: Just like trimming green onions, remove any yellowed or wilted leaves. For the bulbous part of the wild chives, peel off the outer layer of skin. Then, gently scrape off or shake away any black dirt stuck to the inside of the roots. Tip! For a clean finish without any grassy taste, soak them briefly in water mixed with 1 tablespoon of vinegar, then rinse thoroughly multiple times under running water.
Step 2
Now, let’s get our ingredients ready to make this delicious dollaejang!
Step 3
Lightly crush the bulbous part of the cleaned wild chives, then finely chop them into bite-sized pieces (about 1cm). The bulbs add texture and enhance the aromatic flavor.
Step 4
In a wide bowl, add 5 tablespoons of soy sauce.
Step 5
Add 1 tablespoon of fish sauce for an extra layer of umami.
Step 6
Add 2 tablespoons of sweet plum extract for that signature sweet and tangy flavor.
Step 7
Add 1 tablespoon of sugar to bring out the sweetness.
Step 8
Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil for a rich, nutty aroma.
Step 9
Add 2 tablespoons of fine gochugaru for a pleasant spiciness. Feel free to adjust this to your preference.
Step 10
Lastly, sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds generously to enhance the nutty flavor.
Step 11
Combine all the seasoning ingredients with the chopped wild chives and mix well. This dollaejang is delicious immediately, but letting it sit in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes allows the flavors to meld and deepen, resulting in an even richer taste.
Step 12
Enjoy this wild chive dish bursting with the essence of spring! It’s heavenly when served on freshly toasted, crispy seaweed with a dollop of warm white rice and this dollaejang. It also makes a wonderful meal when added to buttered rice, a favorite among kids, or tossed with cooked somen noodles for a delightful noodle dish. Enjoy it in various ways according to your taste!
