Quick & Refreshing Tomato Salad (Tomat Muchim)
A Perfect Light Meal for Your Diet Plan: Delicious Homemade Tomato Salad
Here’s a simple and vibrant recipe for ‘Tomat Muchim’ (seasoned tomatoes), a delightful Korean side dish that’s perfect for boosting your appetite, especially on hot days or when you’re looking for a healthy option. Its refreshing taste and crisp texture make it an ideal addition to any meal, particularly for those on a diet. Let’s get started!
Main Ingredients- 2 ripe tomatoes
For Washing Tomatoes- Baking soda, for washing
- Vinegar, for soaking
- Baking soda, for washing
- Vinegar, for soaking
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Let’s start by preparing the seasoning for our delicious tomato salad. In a bowl, combine the gochugaru, fish sauce, minced garlic, maesilcheong, ginger syrup, pear juice, and onion juice. Mix them well. You can adjust the seasoning to your preference. Making the sauce ahead of time and letting it rest in the refrigerator will deepen its flavor.
Step 2
Next, we’ll prepare the tomatoes. Sprinkle baking soda onto the tomatoes and gently rub them under running water to clean the skin without damaging it. This helps remove pesticides and impurities. After rinsing, soak them in water with a splash of vinegar for about 5 minutes, then rinse again thoroughly and pat them dry.
Step 3
Remove the stems from the cleaned tomatoes. Gently scoop out the seedy core with a spoon. Removing the seeds will result in a cleaner texture and prevent excess liquid from making the salad soggy. Cut the tomatoes into 2-4 wedges, bite-sized pieces. Avoid cutting them too small, as this might release too much juice and affect the texture.
Step 4
Place the prepared tomato wedges into a wide bowl.
Step 5
Pour the prepared seasoning mixture evenly over the tomatoes. Ensure all the pieces are well-coated with the sauce.
Step 6
Finally, using a spoon or spatula, gently toss the tomatoes to coat them with the seasoning, being careful not to mash them. Once the seasoning is evenly distributed, your fresh and flavorful tomato salad is ready to enjoy! It’s best served immediately for maximum freshness.
