Chewy & Refreshing Ggompi Seaweed Salad with a Zesty Kick!
How to Make Ggompi Seaweed Salad: A Delicious Seaweed Dish
This recipe features Ggompi seaweed, which has a pleasantly tender yet satisfyingly chewy texture, combined with the refreshing crunch of thinly sliced onions. It’s tossed in a vibrant, sweet, and sour dressing, making it a delightful side dish or appetizer.
Main Ingredients- Ggompi seaweed 300-400g
- 1/2 onion
Dressing- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (or syrup)
- 3-4 Tbsp Vinegar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp Minced Garlic
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Plum Extract (or syrup)
- 3-4 Tbsp Vinegar (adjust to taste)
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
- 1 Tbsp Toasted Sesame Seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the Ggompi seaweed (300-400g) lightly under running water. Then, soak it in clean water for about 15 minutes to rehydrate. This process helps to remove excess saltiness and soften the seaweed for a better texture.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add 0.5 Tbsp salt and 1 Tbsp cooking wine (like Mirin or Rice Wine) to the boiling water. Briefly blanch the Ggompi seaweed for just 30 seconds. Be careful not to overcook it, as it can become mushy.
Step 3
Immediately transfer the blanched Ggompi seaweed to cold running water to cool it down completely. Gently squeeze out as much water as possible. Trim away any tough stem parts. Cut the remaining seaweed into bite-sized pieces or snip them with scissors. Keeping them slightly larger pieces will enhance the chewy texture.
Step 4
Next, peel and wash the 1/2 onion. Slice it thinly into half-moons or fine strips. If you prefer a milder onion flavor, you can soak the sliced onion in cold water for a few minutes before draining.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the delicious dressing for the Ggompi seaweed salad. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 Tbsp Gochujang, 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp Gochugaru, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp plum extract, and 3-4 Tbsp vinegar for that essential tanginess. Finish by adding 1 Tbsp sesame oil and 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Stir well until all the dressing ingredients are fully incorporated.
Step 6
Add the prepared Ggompi seaweed and the thinly sliced onion to the mixing bowl with the dressing.
Step 7
Gently toss and mix everything together with your hands, ensuring the dressing evenly coats the seaweed and onions. Avoid squeezing too hard to prevent the seaweed from breaking apart.
Step 8
And there you have it! A super simple Ggompi seaweed salad that takes only about 5 minutes to assemble (excluding the soaking time). It’s a quick, refreshing, and flavorful dish that’s perfect as a side for any meal or even as a light snack. Enjoy this delightful taste of spring!
