Spicy and Sweet Green Pepper Salad with Doenjang
Spicy and Sweet Green Pepper Salad with Doenjang
The Ultimate Side Dish for Any Meal! Make Your Table Abundant with this Delicious Green Pepper Salad
I recently made this green pepper salad using the flavorful sauce from my pickled perilla leaves! This sauce is fantastic as a ssamjang (Korean dipping paste) for grilled meats, and it also makes a wonderful green pepper salad on its own. Its spicy yet sweet flavor is so good, you’ll finish a whole bowl of rice in no time!
Main Ingredients- 5 green peppers
Spicy & Sweet Doenjang Sauce- 3 Tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum extract)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/3 finely chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp banana vinegar or regular vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 finely chopped Cheongyang peppers (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 3 Tbsp doenjang (fermented soybean paste)
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp maesilcheong (plum extract)
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1/3 finely chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp banana vinegar or regular vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 finely chopped Cheongyang peppers (optional, for extra spice)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the delicious sauce. Finely chop the onion and Cheongyang peppers. Using banana vinegar will give the sauce a sweeter and milder flavor compared to regular vinegar. In a bowl, combine the doenjang, gochujang, gochugaru, minced garlic, maesilcheong, sugar, chopped onion, banana vinegar (or regular vinegar), sesame seeds, chopped Cheongyang peppers, and sesame oil. Mix everything thoroughly with a spoon until well combined. It’s important to stir gently to ensure there are no clumps.
Step 2
Prepare about 5 fresh green peppers. Making this sauce ahead of time and storing it in the refrigerator is incredibly convenient! It’s perfect for preparing side dishes or enjoying with grilled meats.
Step 3
Wash the green peppers thoroughly and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Cutting them into 2-3cm lengths will help them absorb the seasoning well and make them easier to eat.
Step 4
Now, add about 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce to the cut green peppers. It’s best to start with a smaller amount and adjust to your taste, rather than adding too much at once.
Step 5
Gently toss the green peppers with the sauce using your hands or a spoon. Be careful not to mash the peppers; the key is to mix them softly so the seasoning coats each piece evenly.
Step 6
And there you have it – a delicious spicy and sweet green pepper salad! Its exquisite flavor makes it a fantastic wrap for grilled meats, and it’s a perfect accompaniment to a hot bowl of rice, truly a rice thief! It’s the best when you don’t have much of an appetite!
