Refreshing & Crisp Scallion Salad
Refreshing & Crisp Scallion Salad
The Perfect Pork Belly Companion: Baekpa’s Signature Refreshing Scallion Salad with a Masterful Sauce
Follow this recipe, and you’ll make a truly delicious scallion salad every time. It’s a magic side dish that elevates the flavor of your meat!
Main Ingredients- Pork belly, 1 serving
- Scallions, 2 stalks
- Cabbage, a small amount
Refreshing Scallion Salad Dressing- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Sugar, 2 Tbsp
- Vinegar, 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, a pinch
Spicy Scallion Salad Dressing for Adults (Optional)- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar, 2 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, a pinch
- Soy sauce, 1 Tbsp
- Sugar, 2 Tbsp
- Vinegar, 2 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, a pinch
Spicy Scallion Salad Dressing for Adults (Optional)- Gochujang (Korean chili paste), 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar, 2 Tbsp
- Sugar, 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil, 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the pork belly and fresh vegetables that will accompany your scallion salad. Fresh ingredients are the foundation of great taste!
Step 2
Properly preparing the scallions is key! Make a shallow cut lengthwise down the white part of the scallions and remove the tough inner core. Don’t discard the core; it can be added to soups or stews for extra umami. With the core removed, tightly roll the scallions starting from the green end. Rolling them firmly will make it much easier to julienne them without them falling apart. Once rolled, thinly julienne the scallions. Prepare the cabbage by julienning it into similar thin strips.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the ‘Refreshing Scallion Salad Dressing.’ In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 2 Tbsp sugar, 2 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp sesame oil, and a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. Mix them well. After making the dressing, add the julienned scallions and cabbage and gently toss them together. Your refreshing scallion salad is complete! Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can crush the vegetables.
Step 4
The key to cooking pork belly is to cook it slowly over low heat. Place the pork belly in the pan before it gets too hot, and then reduce the heat to low. If you’re worried about oil splattering or want a crispier, more evenly cooked result, try using paper towels. While cooking pork belly indoors can lead to lingering smells or a messy cooking area, slow cooking over low heat helps minimize these issues.
Step 5
Since pork belly is quite fatty, it’s essential to use paper towels to carefully remove excess oil as it cooks. This helps reduce greasiness and makes the pork belly taste cleaner. Wiping away the oil while cooking is a secret to enjoying perfectly rendered pork belly.
Step 6
Taste the well-cooked pork belly with the freshly made refreshing scallion salad! The sweet and tangy dressing perfectly cuts through the richness of the pork belly. With just simple seasonings, you can create a delicious scallion salad that everyone will love, making this a recipe worth keeping for a lifetime! For those who prefer a bit of spice, feel free to use the ‘Spicy Scallion Salad Dressing’ ingredients to create a different version for adults.
