Scallion Rolls with Spicy-Sweet Dipping Sauce
Experience the Piquant Flavor of Scallion Rolls Made with Winter Scallions
Today, we’re making Scallion Rolls, a delightful dish that’s incredibly simple yet bursting with flavor. While often made with seafood like squid or imitation crab, this recipe highlights the natural, piquant, and refreshing taste of scallions themselves. Perfect for those who appreciate the simple goodness of fresh produce! Even though it’s winter and the scallions looked like they might not survive, they’ve surprisingly grown back beautifully green and tender. We handle each precious stalk with care.
Scallion Rolls Ingredients- 100g fresh scallions
- 0.5 Tbsp coarse salt (for blanching)
Spicy-Sweet Gochujang Sauce- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 0.5 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh scallions by trimming any wilted or damaged parts. While scallion kimchi is delicious, making Scallion Rolls allows you to truly appreciate the natural, vibrant taste of the scallions. You might wonder why you hadn’t realized how wonderful scallions taste until now!
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the coarse salt and carefully submerge the root ends of the scallions into the boiling water. Blanch for about 1 minute, ensuring not to overcook them, as they should remain slightly crisp.
Step 3
Quickly remove the blanched scallions from the hot water and immediately plunge them into ice-cold water. This shocking process helps to retain their bright green color and crisp texture. Drain them thoroughly in a colander.
Step 4
Once drained, neatly arrange the scallions and gently roll them up from the middle, creating small bundles. This helps them hold their shape and prevents them from unfurling. They should look like neat little green rolls.
Step 5
Prepare a simple and delicious dipping sauce. In a small bowl, combine the gochujang, vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic. Mix well until smooth. This sauce perfectly complements the slightly sharp and sweet notes of the scallions, making each bite a delightful experience.
Step 6
Isn’t it amazing how such a simple dish can be so satisfying? These Scallion Rolls are a testament to the wonderful flavors found in fresh ingredients. Enjoy this delightful treat as a side dish or a light snack!
