Spring’s Delight: Crispy Wild Chive and Garlic Mustard Greens Salad
Spring’s Delight: Crispy Wild Chive and Garlic Mustard Greens Salad
Revitalize Your Appetite with This Fragrant Wild Chive and Garlic Mustard Greens Salad
While delicious as a simple sauce, mixing wild chives with garlic mustard greens adds a wonderful crispiness and delightful flavor. It pairs perfectly with grilled meats to cut through richness, or simply served as a vibrant side dish with rice. Experience the fresh taste of spring!
Main Ingredients- 100g Fresh Korean Leek (Buchu)
- 20g Korean Wild Chive (Dallae)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash the fresh Korean leek thoroughly and trim off any wilted ends. Cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 cm long. Next, carefully clean the wild chives, trimming any tough roots. Gently rinse them and pat dry. Cut the wild chives to a similar length as the leeks. These steps ensure clean, fresh ingredients ready for mixing.
Step 2
Now, let’s create the flavorful dressing. In a small bowl, combine 1.5 tablespoons of fish sauce, 2 tablespoons of plum extract, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes. Stir everything together with a spoon until well combined and the spices are evenly distributed. This will form the aromatic seasoning for our salad.
Step 3
Place the prepared leeks and wild chives into a larger mixing bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables. Gently toss the ingredients together using your hands or a spatula. Be careful not to overmix or bruise the delicate greens. The goal is to lightly coat everything, preserving the crisp texture of the leeks and chives.
Step 4
To finish, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds over the salad. You can lightly crush the sesame seeds between your fingers before sprinkling to release more of their nutty aroma. This final touch adds a wonderful nutty flavor and visual appeal. Your delicious and refreshing Wild Chive and Garlic Mustard Greens Salad is now ready to be enjoyed!
