Quick and Easy Cockle Salad (Using Canned Cockles)
So Simple, Is This Real? Cockle Salad That Tastes Like It’s from the Season!
Introducing a recipe for a delightful winter appetizer featuring seasonal cockles made easy with canned goods. No boiling required – just mix and serve! This recipe saves time and delivers incredible flavor. Discover the best cockle salad secret from ‘All Recipes in the World’ and ‘10,000 Recipes’!
Essential Ingredients- Canned cockles 2 cans (280g each, total 560g)
- Scallion 2 stalks
Spicy and Sweet Seasoning Ingredients- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 1.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1.5 Tbsp
- Vinegar 0.5 Tbsp
- Fish sauce 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili powder) 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce 1.5 Tbsp
- Sugar 1.5 Tbsp
- Vinegar 0.5 Tbsp
- Fish sauce 0.5 Tbsp
- Sesame oil 0.5 Tbsp
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 Tbsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly wash the scallions and pat them dry. Then, finely chop them into about 0.5cm pieces. Chopping them this way ensures the seasoning coats evenly and adds a pleasant texture.
Step 2
Drain the liquid completely from the canned cockles using a sieve. This step is crucial for removing any potential fishy odor and allowing the seasoning to penetrate better. Make sure to drain as much liquid as possible.
Step 3
In a large bowl, combine all the spicy and sweet seasoning ingredients: 2 Tbsp gochugaru, 1.5 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp sugar, 0.5 Tbsp vinegar, 0.5 Tbsp fish sauce, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Mix well with a spoon to create the seasoning paste. The balance between sweetness, sourness, and saltiness is key here.
Step 4
Add the drained canned cockles to the prepared seasoning paste. Gently toss to coat the cockles evenly with the seasoning. Be careful not to mix too vigorously, as this can break apart the cockles. Finally, add the chopped scallions and toss lightly one more time. Your delicious cockle salad is ready! You can enjoy it immediately, or for an even deeper flavor, let it chill in the refrigerator for a while.
