Spring Delight: Flavorful and Zesty Wild Chive Jang (Sauce)
Easy Recipe for Delicious Wild Chive Jang
Spring and winter offer the wonderful opportunity to cook with delicious wild chives. Here, I share the easiest and quickest recipe for making wild chive jang. This versatile sauce is perfect for adding a burst of flavor to your meals.
Ingredients & Seasoning
- 1 bunch fresh wild chives
- A small amount of onion (about 1/4 small onion)
- 2 chili peppers (e.g., 1 Korean green chili or 2 regular chili peppers)
- 5 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp minced garlic
- 3 Tbsp corn syrup (or other liquid sweetener, adjust to taste)
- 10 Tbsp soy sauce (jin ganjang)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (optional, for umami)
- 4 Tbsp water (to adjust consistency)
- 2 Tbsp perilla oil (for nutty aroma)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (or crushed sesame seeds)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the base for the sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine the gochugaru, minced garlic, corn syrup, soy sauce, fish sauce, and water. Set aside the wild chives, onion, and chili peppers for now.
Step 2
Thoroughly wash the fresh wild chives under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Gently pat them dry and then finely chop them into bite-sized pieces, about 1 cm in length. Chopping them not too long ensures the sauce coats them evenly.
Step 3
Next, prepare the chili peppers and onion. Finely mince the chili peppers, removing the seeds if you prefer less heat. Finely dice the onion to a similar size as the chopped wild chives. The sweetness from the onion and the mild spiciness from the chili will enhance the overall flavor.
Step 4
Now it’s time to combine everything! Add the chopped wild chives, minced chili peppers, and diced onion to the sauce base you prepared in step 1. Finally, stir in the perilla oil and toasted sesame seeds. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Your delicious wild chive jang is now ready!
Step 5
Initially, the sauce might seem a bit thick. However, as the wild chives release their natural moisture over time, the sauce will become wonderfully moist. This wild chive jang is incredibly versatile – it’s fantastic mixed with a bowl of warm rice, delicious wrapped in seaweed (gim), or served alongside other side dishes. Enjoy this delightful spring delicacy!
