Refreshing & Tangy Bellflower Root and Cucumber Salad
Refreshing & Tangy Bellflower Root and Cucumber Salad
Boost Your Appetite: Delicious Bellflower Root and Cucumber Salad
A revitalizing side dish to awaken your palate. This crisp and flavorful salad combines the unique texture of bellflower root with the refreshing crunch of cucumber.
Main Ingredients- 2 Cucumbers
- 300g Bellflower Root (Doraji)
- 50g Scallions
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the cucumbers thoroughly and slice them thinly into half-moon shapes. Place the sliced cucumbers in a bowl, add about 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and let them sit for about 10 minutes to lightly pickle. After pickling, firmly squeeze out as much water as possible with your hands. This step ensures the cucumbers remain crisp and don’t make the salad watery.
Step 2
It’s crucial to remove the slight bitterness from the bellflower root. After washing the bellflower root, place it in a bowl and add about 1 tablespoon of salt. Knead it vigorously (barak-barak style) for about 5 minutes to draw out the bitterness. Then, rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. Squeeze out as much water as you can by hand.
Step 3
Trim any wilted leaves from the scallions and wash them well. Cut them into pieces about the same length as the sliced cucumbers. Cutting them to a similar size makes for easier eating.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the squeezed cucumbers, the prepared bellflower root (with bitterness removed), and the cut scallions. Mixing these main ingredients together is the first step to creating your delicious salad.
Step 5
Now it’s time to add the seasoning. To the bowl containing the vegetables, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes (gochugaru), and 1 teaspoon of sesame seeds for a nutty aroma. Hold off on adding the vinegar for now!
Step 6
Gently mix all the ingredients and seasonings together until well combined. You can taste and adjust the seasoning if needed, perhaps adding a pinch more salt or red pepper flakes. Finally, add 1 teaspoon of vinegar for that signature tanginess and give it one last gentle toss. Your refreshing Bellflower Root and Cucumber Salad is now complete!
Step 7
Enjoy your perfectly tangy and refreshingly crisp Bellflower Root and Cucumber Salad! It’s delicious served immediately, or you can chill it in the refrigerator for an even more invigorating taste. This dish is a fantastic side for any meal or a delightful appetizer.
