Scallion Rolls (Jjokpa Ganghoe): A Simple & Delicious Spring Side Dish
Scallion Rolls (Jjokpa Ganghoe): A Simple & Delicious Spring Side Dish
Make a Quick and Flavorful Spring Side Dish with Scallions: Jjokpa Ganghoe
Here’s a simple yet delightful spring side dish, ‘Jjokpa Ganghoe,’ made with just a handful of scallions! While delicious on its own, wrapping them with ingredients like squid or other vegetables transforms it into an elegant dish perfect for entertaining guests. This easy recipe captures the best flavors of the season, and it’s incredibly straightforward to make.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh scallions
- 1/2 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching)
- Cho-gochujang (Spicy-sweet dipping sauce, for serving)
Delicious Cho-gochujang Sauce Ingredients- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Corn syrup or rice syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Cider (or water)
- 3 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 3 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Oligodang (Corn syrup or rice syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Cider (or water)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, bring a generous pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add the coarse salt (1/2 Tbsp). Carefully submerge the thoroughly washed scallions, starting with the white parts, into the boiling water. Ensure the entire bunch is submerged, and blanch for approximately 7 seconds only. Be careful not to over-blanch, as they can become mushy.
Step 2
Immediately remove the blanched scallions from the hot water and rinse them under cold running water to stop the cooking process. This step is crucial for maintaining their crisp texture and vibrant green color. Drain them well in a colander, allowing all excess water to drip off.
Step 3
Once the scallions are well-drained, gather them neatly and roll them up tightly. To secure the roll, tuck the tip of the scallions into the wrapped portion. Arrange the scallion rolls beautifully and serve them with the flavorful cho-gochujang on the side. This dish is wonderfully simple and quick to prepare, making it the perfect spring side dish to enjoy right now.
