All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce for Korean Salads
Create a Delicious All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce for Any Korean Salad: Includes Recipes for Sea Purslane, Crown Daisy, and Lettuce Salads
Learn how to make a versatile seasoning sauce that elevates any Korean salad. This recipe is perfect for making fresh and flavorful Sea Purslane Salad, Crown Daisy Salad, and Lettuce Salad. Achieve delicious results every time!
Ingredients (measured in Tablespoons)
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (Fish Sauce)
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1.5 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds (ground)
- 2 Tbsp Red Pepper Flakes (Gochugaru)
- 2 Tbsp Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Hello everyone, this is Kim Jin-ok. I hope you are enjoying the Children’s Day holiday! Today, I’m excited to share with you a ‘Versatile Seasoning Sauce for Korean Salads’ that’s a slightly modified version of the sauce used in my popular Crown Daisy Salad (freshly dressed) recipe. With this single sauce, you can make any of your fresh vegetable salads incredibly delicious! It works perfectly for Crown Daisy Salad, Lettuce Salad, Sea Purslane Salad, Spring Cabbage Salad, Water Parsley Salad, and many other raw vegetable preparations.
Step 2
Making the All-Purpose Seasoning Sauce: First, in a mixing bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of anchovy sauce (fish sauce), 2 tablespoons of vinegar for a tangy kick, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic for aromatic depth, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar for sweetness, 1 tablespoon of ground toasted sesame seeds for nutty flavor, 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes (gochugaru) for a hint of spice, and finally, 2 tablespoons of sesame oil for its rich aroma. Stir all the ingredients thoroughly with a spatula or spoon until well combined to create the sauce. It’s best to chill the sauce in the refrigerator for a short while before use for a crisper flavor. ***Tip: Adjust the proportions of sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce to suit your personal taste preferences. This sauce is very forgiving!
Step 3
***Making Crown Daisy and Chicory Salad: Now, let’s make a wonderful Crown Daisy and Chicory Salad using the all-purpose seasoning sauce we just prepared! First, wash the crown daisy and chicory thoroughly and then drain them well. Cut them into bite-sized pieces. It’s crucial to remove as much moisture as possible from the vegetables to ensure the sauce adheres well and the salad doesn’t become watery. Place the drained crown daisy and chicory in a bowl. Add a small amount of finely julienned onion and carrot. Drizzle in the prepared all-purpose seasoning sauce and gently toss everything together until well combined. This creates a delicious Crown Daisy and Chicory Salad. Remember to prepare your vegetables according to the amount of sauce you intend to use.
Step 4
Finished Crown Daisy and Chicory Salad
Step 5
***Making Sea Purslane Salad: Next, we’ll make a delightful Sea Purslane Salad. For the sea purslane, remove any tough stems and soak it in cold water briefly. Then, drain it thoroughly using a sieve. Add a small amount of finely julienned onion and carrot to the bowl with the drained sea purslane. Pour in the prepared all-purpose seasoning sauce and gently mix until everything is evenly coated. This results in a crisp and flavorful Sea Purslane Salad. It’s important to adjust the amount of vegetables based on the quantity of dressing you have.
Step 6
Finished Sea Purslane Salad
Step 7
***Making Lettuce Salad: You can easily make a refreshing Lettuce Salad with this all-purpose seasoning sauce as well. Wash fresh lettuce leaves and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Adding perilla leaves (kkaennip) will enhance the aroma, so wash and cut them into manageable pieces too. Drain the lettuce and perilla leaves thoroughly using a sieve. Finely julienne a small amount of onion and carrot. Combine the prepared lettuce, perilla leaves, onion, and carrot in a bowl. Add the all-purpose seasoning sauce and gently toss to coat. This will give you a fresh and delicious Lettuce Salad.
Step 8
Finished Lettuce Salad
Step 9
Try making fresh vegetable salads with this all-purpose seasoning sauce to accompany dishes like samgyeopsal (pork belly)! They will be a truly delicious combination. Wishing you a May filled with wonderful moments and delicious meals!
