Crisp and Fresh Lettuce Salad (Sangchu Geotjeori)
Easy Lettuce Salad Recipe, Delicious Lettuce Salad Dressing, Fresh Lettuce Dishes
Here’s the ultimate side dish for when you lose your appetite: Sangchu Geotjeori! This vibrant salad perfectly captures the crispness of fresh lettuce and can be made in just 5 minutes without any cooking, making it an ideal quick side. Enjoy lettuce, usually eaten as a wrap, tossed in a sweet, sour, and spicy dressing, just like kimchi. It pairs wonderfully with hot rice or grilled meats. Experience the true charm of fresh vegetables with this delightful Sangchu Geotjeori – make it now!
Lettuce Salad Ingredients (Measurements: Tablespoons)- 20 fresh lettuce leaves
- 1/4 onion
- A small amount of carrot
Golden Ratio Salad Dressing- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp anchovy sauce (myeolchi aekjeot)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp plum extract (maesilcheong)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 0.5 Tbsp anchovy sauce (myeolchi aekjeot)
- 0.5 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes (gochugaru)
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- A pinch of toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fresh lettuce. Submerge the lettuce in running water and gently agitate with your hands to wash it thoroughly. Lettuce leaves have many folds where soil or residues might remain, so it’s crucial to wash them meticulously. After washing, gently pat the lettuce dry.
Step 2
Thinly slice the onion into julienne strips. Similarly, julienne the carrot. The carrot adds a nice color and a touch of sweetness.
Step 3
Place the washed lettuce into a mixing bowl. Instead of cutting with a knife, tear the lettuce by hand into bite-sized pieces (about 3-4 cm). This helps preserve the fresh texture of the lettuce. Add the julienned onion and carrot to the bowl.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing that will define the flavor of your lettuce salad! In a separate bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp vinegar, 1 Tbsp plum extract, and 1 Tbsp sesame oil. For added umami, add 0.5 Tbsp anchovy sauce. To balance the sweetness, add 0.5 Tbsp sugar, and for a pleasant spiciness, add 1 Tbsp red pepper flakes. Don’t forget to include 0.5 Tbsp of aromatic minced garlic. Finally, prepare a pinch of toasted sesame seeds for garnish.
Step 5
Combine all the prepared dressing ingredients and mix well. Adding anchovy sauce can enhance the depth of flavor. While a 1:1 ratio of red pepper flakes to soy sauce is common, feel free to adjust it to your preference.
Step 6
If you cut the lettuce in advance, it can become limp and lose its crispness. Therefore, it’s best to toss the salad with the dressing right before serving for the freshest taste! Sprinkle the prepared dressing evenly over the torn lettuce, onion, and carrot. Gently toss with your fingertips, being careful not to crush the lettuce. Avoid tossing too vigorously, as this can diminish the lettuce’s freshness. The key is to mix it gently. Serve the finished lettuce salad immediately and enjoy!
