Crispy Scallion Salad (Pachae Muchim) – Your Camping Essential!
The Perfect Scallion Salad for Grilled Pork Belly (Samgyeopsal) – Ideal for Camping!
Doesn’t grilled pork belly (samgyeopsal) just hit differently when you’re outdoors? This crispy, tangy, and slightly spicy scallion salad is an absolute must-have to accompany it! Prepare the thinly sliced scallions at home and bring them to your campsite. Then, you can quickly whip up a delicious seasoning sauce, inspired by Chef Baek Jong-won’s ratios, to create a freshly dressed scallion salad right on the spot. It’s so good, you might find you don’t need any other side dishes!
Main Ingredients
- 2 bundles of green onions (approx. 200-250g)
Simple Seasoning Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Rice vinegar (for that tangy kick!)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, for spice and color)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar (to balance the flavors)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (for nutty aroma and garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Sesame oil (for richness and sheen)
- 2 Tbsp Rice vinegar (for that tangy kick!)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce (for savory depth)
- 3 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes, for spice and color)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar (to balance the flavors)
- 1 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds (for nutty aroma and garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Sesame oil (for richness and sheen)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare Scallions at Home: Thoroughly wash the green onions. Trim off any tough ends. Slice both the white and green parts thinly and uniformly into matchsticks (about 0.3 cm thick). Store the prepared scallion matches in an airtight container to keep them fresh for your camping trip. You can pre-mix the sauce ingredients according to their ratio, or mix them fresh at the campsite based on the amount of scallions you have.
Step 2
Coat and Dress the Scallions: In a bowl, add the thinly sliced scallions. First, drizzle in the 2 Tbsp of sesame oil and gently toss to coat the scallions. This step helps to mellow out the sharpness of the scallions and ensures the dressing adheres better. Once coated, add all the pre-mixed seasoning ingredients (rice vinegar, soy sauce, gochugaru, sugar, and sesame seeds). Gently toss everything together, being careful not to break the delicate scallion strands, until evenly coated with the delicious dressing.
Step 3
Enjoy Your Freshly Made Salad Outdoors: Serving this vibrant and crunchy scallion salad with freshly grilled samgyeopsal outdoors is a game-changer. It cuts through the richness of the meat beautifully, creating a harmonious balance of flavors. This delicious salad alone can elevate your camping feast, making other side dishes almost unnecessary. Give it a try!
