Baek Jong-won’s Delicious and Quick Buchu Kimchi (Stir-fried Chives Salad)
Baek Jong-won’s Delicious and Quick Buchu Kimchi (Stir-fried Chives Salad)
Baek Jong-won’s Buchu Kimchi
Here’s Baek Jong-won’s famous Buchu Kimchi recipe, a perfect side dish to enjoy with grilled meats! This savory and fresh chive salad comes together in a flash. Serve it with your favorite meat dishes for an incredibly delicious meal.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch chives (approx. 150g)
- 1/2 medium onion (approx. 70g)
- 1 Korean chili pepper (optional)
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, approx. 10g)
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum extract, approx. 15ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar (approx. 5g)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance, approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (approx. 10g)
- 1 pinch salt (approx. 1g)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (approx. 5g)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, approx. 10g)
- 1 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum extract, approx. 15ml)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar (approx. 5g)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance, approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic (approx. 10g)
- 1 pinch salt (approx. 1g)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (approx. 15ml)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (approx. 5g)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the chives. Remove any wilted or dirty leaves and wash them thoroughly under running water to ensure they are clean. Also, prepare half an onion.
Step 2
Thinly slice the prepared onion into julienne strips. Slicing them this way helps the dressing distribute evenly and improves the texture.
Step 3
Cut the washed chives into approximately 5cm (2-inch) lengths. Cutting them into manageable pieces will make them easier to eat.
Step 4
If you’d like to add some color to the dish, thinly slice one red chili pepper. You can also use a Korean chili pepper for a spicier kick, or use both. (The red chili pepper is optional.)
Step 5
Finely chop the Korean chili pepper to add a spicy kick. Adjust the amount to your preference or remove the seeds for less heat.
Step 6
In a large bowl, combine the prepared chives, onion, and chopped chili pepper. Now, add all the seasoning ingredients: gochugaru, plum extract, fish sauce, minced garlic, sugar, salt, sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds.
Step 7
When mixing, it’s important not to toss too vigorously. Gently combine the ingredients to ensure the seasoning coats the chives without bruising them.
Step 8
Your fresh Buchu Kimchi, a perfect companion to meat dishes, is now ready!
Step 9
This freshly made chive salad is the ultimate side dish to cut through the richness of fatty meats and awaken your appetite. It’s incredibly quick to make, so definitely give it a try! You’ll enjoy it thoroughly!
