Super Simple Microwave Stir-fried Green Pepper Salad
Side Dish Delight! 5-Minute Microwave Stir-fried Green Pepper Salad
Make a delightful Korean seasoned green pepper dish (Ggwari Gochu Muchim) incredibly easily and quickly using your microwave. It’s a perfect side dish for freshly steamed rice, guaranteed to make you want more!
Main Ingredients- 220g Korean green peppers (Ggwari Gochu)
- 1 Tbsp sweet rice flour (or all-purpose flour)
Seasoning Ingredients- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- A pinch of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, neatly trim the stems off the Korean green peppers. Place them in a bowl, add 2 tablespoons of vinegar, and let them soak for about 5 minutes. This helps remove impurities and sanitize them. Afterward, rinse them thoroughly under running water and drain them completely in a colander.
Step 2
Using a fork, gently prick the drained green peppers 2-3 times. This allows the seasoning to penetrate the peppers, resulting in a more flavorful dish.
Step 3
Transfer the pricked green peppers into a large plastic bag or zip-top bag. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of sweet rice flour evenly over the peppers. Seal the bag loosely by twisting it, then shake well to ensure the flour coats the peppers thinly and uniformly. If sweet rice flour is unavailable, all-purpose flour can be used as a substitute.
Step 4
Place the flour-coated green peppers in the bag into a microwave-safe dish. Do not seal the bag tightly; lightly twist and secure it. Microwave on the ‘reheat’ or ‘steam’ setting for approximately 5 minutes. (Adjust cooking time based on your microwave’s wattage.) Once done, carefully transfer the peppers to a bowl.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the delicious seasoning. In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of gochugaru, 1 tablespoon of sesame oil, a pinch of sugar (add more if you prefer it sweeter), and 1/2 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Mix well to create the seasoning sauce.
Step 6
Pour the prepared seasoning sauce over the microwaved green peppers. Gently toss and mix to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed without breaking the peppers. Once well-coated, your delicious seasoned green pepper salad is ready! Serve on a nice plate for a visually appealing and tasty side dish.
