Spicy and Tangy Green Onion Salad (Pachae Muchim)
♥ [Newlywed Table Essential] The Perfect Green Onion Salad to Elevate Your Meats
The ultimate best friend for any meat dish! Introducing a refreshingly tangy and sweet green onion salad (Pachae Muchim). Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect quick side dish!
Ingredients
- 3 stalks of green onions (white parts preferred)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp vinegar
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp corn syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- A drizzle of sesame oil
- A pinch of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the green onions. For a crisp and refreshing texture, it’s best to use the white parts of the green onions. Trim and thoroughly wash the green onions.
Step 2
Thinly slice the green onions into matchsticks. Using a specialized green onion slicer makes it easy to get uniform, thin strands. If you don’t have one, carefully slice them as thinly as possible with a knife, about 0.3 cm thick. Thinly sliced green onions absorb seasonings well and have a pleasant texture. This salad is a fantastic accompaniment to dishes like grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal), bossam, or even fried chicken, cutting through richness and adding vibrant flavor.
Step 3
In a bowl, gather a generous handful of the thinly sliced green onions. Add all the seasoning ingredients. Gochugaru (1 Tbsp) provides a pleasant heat, soy sauce (1 Tbsp) adds umami depth, and vinegar (1.5 Tbsp) brings a bright tanginess. The sweetness comes from sugar (0.5 Tbsp) and corn syrup (1 Tbsp), which can be adjusted to your preference for a sweeter or less sweet dressing. Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil for nutty aroma and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.
Step 4
Gently toss the green onions with the dressing using your hands or chopsticks. Be careful not to overmix, as this can diminish the crispness of the green onions. Mix just enough for the dressing to evenly coat the green onions. In about 5 minutes, your simple and delicious spicy and tangy green onion salad (Pachae Muchim or Pachyeo) will be ready! Serve immediately with your favorite grilled or roasted meats for a delightful contrast.
