Perfectly Sliced Onions: The Ultimate Side for Samgyeopsal
Perfectly Sliced Onions: The Ultimate Side for Samgyeopsal
How to Make Restaurant-Quality Sliced Onions at Home
Introducing a recipe for thinly sliced, pickled onions that perfectly complement grilled samgyeopsal (Korean pork belly). This delightful side dish is incredibly easy to make and elevates the flavor of your grilled meats. Once you try it, you’ll find it indispensable! Make this addictive pickled onion salad and enhance your next meal.
Main Ingredients- 1/2 medium onion
- Small amount of chives (optional, for enhanced flavor)
Dressing Ingredients- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sugar (white or brown sugar)
- 0.3 Tbsp mustard (Korean mustard paste or whole grain mustard, adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar (rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar recommended)
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1 Tbsp sugar (white or brown sugar)
- 0.3 Tbsp mustard (Korean mustard paste or whole grain mustard, adjust to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare half a medium onion. Peel the onion and then, using a peeler or a mandoline slicer, slice it very thinly into julienne strips about 0.2 cm thick. Slicing thinly is key for even seasoning and a crisp texture.
Step 2
Place the thinly sliced onions into a bowl. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onions in cold water for about 5 minutes, then drain them thoroughly before use.
Step 3
While onions alone are delicious, adding chives can provide a wonderful aromatic touch. Wash a small bunch of chives and cut them into 2-3 cm lengths, ready to be mixed with the onions.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the flavorful dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp of soy sauce, 2 Tbsp of vinegar, 2 Tbsp of water, and 1 Tbsp of sugar. Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Step 5
Add mustard according to your preference. Using Korean mustard paste or whole grain mustard will add a richer flavor. Add about 0.3 Tbsp and mix well. If you enjoy a spicier kick, feel free to add a little more.
Step 6
Add about two-thirds of the prepared onions and chives to an empty serving dish. Layering them like this helps the dressing penetrate evenly.
Step 7
Pour the prepared dressing evenly over the onions and chives. You can gently toss them to ensure the dressing coats everything well.
Step 8
Top with the remaining one-third of the onions and chives. This layering technique ensures the dressing seeps through from top to bottom, creating a wonderfully flavorful result. You can serve it immediately, but letting it sit for about 10 minutes will allow the flavors to meld even further.
