Crisp and Fragrant Buchu Salad (Korean Chives Salad)
How to Make Delicious Buchu Salad (Korean Chives Salad) Easily
Here’s a recipe for a wonderfully crisp and fragrant Buchu salad that makes the perfect side dish for Kalguksu (Korean noodle soup) or hearty meat dishes. The combination of fresh chives and a savory, flavorful dressing is truly delightful. You can easily make this with simple ingredients, making it a fantastic addition to any meal, from everyday dinners to special occasions.
Main Ingredients- 200g fresh Korean chives (Buchu)
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy sauce)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil (for finishing)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for finishing)
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy sauce)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp sesame oil (for finishing)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for finishing)
- 0.5 tsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the fresh Korean chives thoroughly under running water. It’s important to wash them carefully to remove any dirt or impurities. Once washed, drain the chives well and then cut them into approximately 5-6 cm lengths, making them easy to eat. After cutting, let the chives sit in a colander to drain off excess water. This step is crucial to ensure the dressing adheres well and doesn’t make the salad watery.
Step 2
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine the gochugaru, fish sauce, sugar, and minced garlic. Mix them well. For now, set aside the sesame oil and sesame seeds as they will be added at the very end. Add the drained chives to the prepared dressing. Gently toss the chives with the dressing, ensuring each strand is evenly coated. The key is to toss lightly to prevent the chives from becoming mushy.
Step 3
Finally, add the sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds and toss lightly one more time. Your flavorful Buchu salad is now complete! The glistening salad with its inviting aroma of sesame oil is truly irresistible. It’s an excellent side dish, especially when you don’t have much of an appetite. Isn’t it incredibly simple?
