Nutritious and Delicious! Taste of Spring Sea – Blanched Sea Tangle Salad
Spring Delicacy: 4 Healthy Seaweed Side Dishes for Under $10
Enjoy fresh, seasonal seaweed dishes affordably this spring! This collection features four healthy recipes: Blanched Sea Tangle Salad, Slaty Hair Lettuce and Tofu Salad, Seasoned Raw Gim (Seaweed), and Green Laver and Radish Salad, bringing the refreshing taste of the sea to your table.
Ingredients for Blanched Sea Tangle Salad- 1 packet Sea Tangle (approx. 200g)
- 2 Tbsp Anchovy Sauce (or Fish Sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- A pinch of Toasted Sesame Seeds
- A drizzle of Sesame Oil
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[Blanched Sea Tangle Salad] Bring a pot of water to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt. Briefly blanch the sea tangle for about 30 seconds until its color brightens. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become mushy. 
Step 2
Rinse the blanched sea tangle under cold water and gently squeeze out excess moisture. Cut it into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm). In a bowl, combine the sea tangle, 2 tablespoons anchovy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, a pinch of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Gently mix (jomul-jomul) until well combined. This completes your delicious blanched sea tangle salad. For a touch of sweetness, you can add a tiny bit of sugar or plum extract, if desired.
Step 3
[Slaty Hair Lettuce and Tofu Salad] Blanch the slaty hair lettuce (also known as ‘Ttot’ in Korean) in boiling water with a little salt for about 30 seconds, just until its vibrant color appears. Rinse under cold water and drain. 
Step 4
Lightly boil the tofu or microwave it for about 1 minute, then drain and mash it. In a bowl, combine the blanched slaty hair lettuce, prepared mashed tofu, 2 tablespoons anchovy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, a pinch of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Mix gently until everything is evenly coated. You’ll have a soft and savory slaty hair lettuce and tofu salad.
Step 5
[Seasoned Raw Gim] Gently wash the raw gim (seaweed sheets) under running water and pat it dry. Handle it carefully to avoid tearing or making it too wet. 
Step 6
Finely chop the green onion. In a bowl, combine the raw gim, chopped green onion, 2 tablespoons anchovy sauce, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, a pinch of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil. Gently toss (jomul-jomul) to coat the gim without breaking it. Enjoy this mild and aromatic seasoned raw gim.
Step 7
[Green Laver and Radish Salad] Clean the green laver and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the radish into matchsticks. 
Step 8
Place the julienned radish in a bowl. Add 1 tablespoon anchovy sauce, 2 tablespoons vinegar, and 1 tablespoon minced garlic. Gently mix (jomul-jomul) and let it sit for a few minutes until the radish softens slightly. This step allows the radish to absorb the tangy vinegar dressing.
Step 9
Add the prepared green laver, a pinch of sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sesame oil to the bowl. Gently mix everything together until well combined. This creates a refreshing, tangy, and crunchy green laver and radish salad, a perfect accompaniment to any meal.
