This recipe is based on a Korean scallion salad called pa moochim (also spelled pa muchim). The dressing itself is traditional – with the exception of Thai chili peppers. It’s mainly served as a side dish accompanying grilled beef or fish. For the salad, I used red leaf lettuce (which is fairly common), cucumbers, and red cabbage (not so common). Hope you enjoy.
serves 4-6
| 1 | head red leaf lettuce – roughly chopped into long 3-4 inch strips |
| 1/2 | head red cabbage – thinly sliced |
| 1 | Japanese cucumber – sliced into rounds (or substitute with English cucumber) |
| 8 | scallions – thinly sliced lengthwise (3-4 inches long) |
| 4 | garlic gloves – minced |
| 4 | Thai chili peppers – minced |
| 2 | Tbsp. soy sauce |
| 2 | Tbsp. sesame seed oil | 2 | tsp. sesame seeds |
| 1 | tsp. sugar |
| 2 | scallions – sliced into thin rounds |
1.salad
In a large salad mixing bowl, toss red leaf lettuce, red cabbage, scallions, and cucumbers. Set aside.
2. dressing
In a small bowl – mix garlic, Thai chili bird peppers, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, and sesame seeds.
3. enjoy
Drizzle dressing over single salad portion and serve!
7 Responses to “Spicy Korean Salad”
on May 23rd, 2010 at 11:42 pm Said:
Sounds spicy and tasty–and like a good recipe to keep vampires away, much like the pasta dish I made tonight (about the same amount of fresh garlic). I’d like to try this!
on May 24th, 2010 at 12:05 am Said:
Hi, Katty. Seems like you like garlic as much as I do
It will be fun trying each other’s recipes. I’m really digging your steamed burger right now.
on May 24th, 2010 at 1:16 am Said:
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on July 3rd, 2012 at 5:15 pm Said:
In the dressing section you mention rice wine vinegar…how much?
on July 3rd, 2012 at 5:24 pm Said:
Ah – good catch, I missed quantity for rice wine vinegar. I would start with a Tbsp. – adding more to taste. Thanks!
on October 19th, 2012 at 7:27 am Said:
Simple Salad recipe and sounds delicious. I am Going to try this for dinner. But I don’t have a Rice wine vinegar at home. So advise substitutes?
on October 19th, 2012 at 11:23 am Said:
Hi Jo – thanks for stopping by. Interesting question. I’ve never tried substitutes. You might try regular vinegar – but I have no idea what the results would be. I’d say, pick your favorite vinegar (should be light – not balsamic or red) and go for it!
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