Easy and Delicious Stir-Fried Chives: A Healthy Side Dish to Tempt Your Appetite
Easy and Delicious Stir-Fried Chives: A Healthy Side Dish to Tempt Your Appetite
Super Simple Chive Salad Recipe Anyone Can Make
Unlock a new level of side dishes with this Chive Salad! If eaten fresh, it complements grilled meats or fish beautifully, adding a burst of flavor. If lightly cooked, it becomes a fantastic ingredient for fried rice. Chives are renowned not only for boosting male vitality, aiding digestion, and supporting liver health but also for their benefits to women, making them a truly appealing ingredient. Experience the perfect balance of health and taste with this recipe, where a sweet, tangy, and spicy dressing enhances the fresh flavor of chives!
Main Ingredients- 500g fresh chives (trim the roots)
- 1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 100g carrot, julienned (about 1/4 carrot)
Flavorful Seasoning- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to desired color)
- 1 Tbsp xylitol (sugar substitute sweetener)
- 3 Tbsp fish sauce (recommend Korean anchovy fish sauce)
- 1 Tbsp allulose (sugar alternative)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for fresh aroma)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for nutty flavor and texture)
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, adjust to desired color)
- 1 Tbsp xylitol (sugar substitute sweetener)
- 3 Tbsp fish sauce (recommend Korean anchovy fish sauce)
- 1 Tbsp allulose (sugar alternative)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for fresh aroma)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for nutty flavor and texture)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the seasoning base for our delicious chive salad! In a bowl, combine the gochugaru, xylitol, fish sauce, allulose, and sesame oil. Mix them thoroughly. Xylitol is used here as it’s calorie-free and a great sugar alternative, suitable even for diabetics. Pre-mixing the dressing allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 2
Gently wash the fresh chives two to three times under running water. After draining them well, cut the chives into approximately 3cm lengths. While 5cm is a common length, chives have strong fibers. Cutting them shorter helps with digestion and absorption, preventing them from passing through the digestive system too quickly. The key is to preserve their fresh, vibrant taste.
Step 3
Thinly slice half of a medium-sized onion. The onion’s natural sweetness and crisp texture will add wonderful depth to the chive salad. Slicing it thinly ensures it blends well with the chives.
Step 4
Prepare the carrot by washing and trimming it. Then, stand it upright and julienne it using a mandoline or grater to get about 100g of fine strips. Julienne the carrot into short pieces, similar in length to the cut chives, for better integration. The vibrant orange color will add visual appeal to the dish.
Step 5
Now, pour all the prepared seasoning mixture over the vegetables (chives, onion, and carrot). Make sure there’s enough dressing to coat everything evenly.
Step 6
Gently toss the ingredients together with your hands. Avoid vigorous mixing, as this can make the chives taste raw. The trick is to ‘gently massage’ or ‘toss’ them until the seasoning is evenly distributed, allowing the fresh aroma of the vegetables to release.
Step 7
Here are the allulose and fish sauce I’m using in this recipe. Allulose is great because it raises blood sugar slowly and has about 1/10th the calories of sugar, making it ideal for those on a diet or managing diabetes. Fish sauce adds that essential savory depth (umami) to the dish.
Step 8
Finally, add the 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame seeds and mix lightly. The sesame seeds will provide a lovely nutty aroma and satisfying texture. If you find the seasoning a bit mild, feel free to adjust the amount of gochugaru or fish sauce to your personal preference. This recipe is intentionally on the lighter side for seasoning, so don’t hesitate to customize it to your taste.
Step 9
Transfer the finished chive salad to an airtight container. It’s best to let it sit at room temperature for a day or two to ferment slightly before refrigerating. We personally prefer it fresh, so it went straight into the fridge! Consuming chives raw is said to maximize their health benefits, so eating it fresh is highly recommended. Serve it alongside grilled meats, wrap it with fish for a delightful bite, or enjoy it as a refreshing side dish. You’ll have a delicious chive salad that’s perfect with any meal!
