Sesame Peanut Dressing Salad Kalguksu
Chewy Kalguksu Noodles with Savory Peanut Dressing! ★ Salad Kalguksu Recipe
Master this recipe and you can use it anywhere! This reminds me of a dish I once had in Itaewon. Brought to you by ‘Every Recipe in the World’ on Man-Gye Recipe. This combination of chewy kalguksu noodles and a rich, nutty dressing is truly delightful and perfect for any occasion.
Essential Ingredients- 2-3 leaves of fresh lettuce
- 1 ripe tomato
- 150g fresh kalguksu noodles
- Sesame peanut crumbles, as needed
- Sliced almonds, as needed
Black Sesame Dressing Ingredients- 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp perilla seed powder
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 7-8 Tbsp apple juice
- 2 Tbsp black sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 2 Tbsp perilla seed powder
- 1 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp vinegar
- 7-8 Tbsp apple juice
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the black sesame peanut dressing. Grind the black sesame seeds very finely using a blender or mortar and pestle until smooth. In a bowl, combine the ground black sesame seeds with the remaining dressing ingredients: sugar, perilla seed powder, mayonnaise, peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, and apple juice. Whisk everything together until well combined and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. This creates a wonderfully flavorful dressing.
Step 2
Now, it’s time to prepare the vegetables. Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and tear them into bite-sized pieces. For the tomato, remove the stem and make a deep cross-shaped cut at the bottom. This scoring will make peeling the tomato much easier later on.
Step 3
Next, we’ll cook the kalguksu noodles. Bring a generous pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the fresh kalguksu noodles to the boiling water. Stir gently to prevent them from sticking together and cook for about 5-6 minutes, or until al dente. You can adjust the cooking time slightly based on your preference for noodle texture.
Step 4
Once the noodles are cooked, immediately rinse them under cold running water. This rinsing step is crucial for achieving a delightfully chewy texture. After rinsing, drain the noodles thoroughly in a colander. Make sure to remove as much water as possible, as excess moisture can dilute the dressing.
Step 5
Finally, it’s time to assemble your delicious salad! Arrange the prepared lettuce on the bottom of a serving bowl. Place the drained kalguksu noodles on top of the lettuce. Add the cut tomato pieces over the noodles. Finish by generously sprinkling the sesame peanut crumbles and sliced almonds over everything. Drizzle your homemade black sesame peanut dressing over the salad just before serving for a beautiful and incredibly tasty meal!
