Crisp and Sweet Scallion Blanched Dish
Crisp and Sweet Scallion Blanched Dish
Deliciously crisp blanched scallions can be made with just a quick blanching.
Let’s make a deliciously simple blanched scallion dish by just blanching it lightly. Dip it in ‘cho-gochujang’ (spicy-sweet dipping sauce) for a delightful sweet and savory experience.
Ingredients- 1/2 bunch scallions (approx. 150g)
- 2 Tbsp ‘Cho-gochujang’ (spicy-sweet dipping sauce: 1 Tbsp gochujang, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1/2 Tbsp sugar, a little minced garlic, a little sesame seeds)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing a recipe for crisp and sweet blanched scallions. Dipping them in ‘cho-gochujang’ (a spicy-sweet dipping sauce) is so delicious, you’ll keep reaching for more!
Step 2
First, prepare the scallions by cleaning them thoroughly. Remove any yellow or wilted leaves, and wash off any dirt from the roots. Rinse them several times under running water to remove dust and debris, then place them in a colander to drain excess water completely.
Step 3
Fill a pot with plenty of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling vigorously, dip the white root ends of the prepared scallions into the boiling water for about 10 seconds. This step helps maintain the crisp texture of the scallions.
Step 4
As soon as the root ends begin to soften slightly, add the entire scallions to the boiling water and blanch for a very short time, between 30 seconds and 1 minute at most. Overcooking will make the scallions mushy and dull their color, so it’s crucial to blanch them quickly until they turn a vibrant green.
Step 5
Immediately after blanching, rinse the scallions under cold running water to cool them down. This crucial step helps preserve their crisp texture. Squeeze out as much water as possible from the cooled scallions using your hands. Then, gather 1 or 2 scallions together and roll them up neatly into bite-sized portions, shaping them attractively.
Step 6
Arrange the rolled scallion bundles beautifully on a serving plate. The crispness of the fresh scallions, their subtle sweetness, and the tangy ‘cho-gochujang’ create a wonderfully delicious blanched scallion dish. Enjoy this simple yet elegant creation!
