Spring’s Fragrant and Zesty Wild Chive Seasoning Sauce
Make a Versatile Wild Chive Seasoning Sauce to Revive Your Appetite
Wild chives, a quintessential flavor of spring! Easily make this all-purpose wild chive seasoning sauce at home, perfect for pairing with freshly steamed rice, bibimbap, or noodles. Its fresh, spring aroma is a delightful treat when your appetite is low.
Wild Chive Seasoning Sauce Ingredients- 1 bunch wild chives (approx. 50g)
- 3 Korean green chili peppers (Cheongyang)
- 1 red chili pepper
- 1/2 stalk green onion
Wild Chive Seasoning Sauce Seasonings- 1/2 cup soy sauce (100ml)
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes (Gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup soy sauce (100ml)
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes (Gochugaru)
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
The wild chives I’m using today are semi-wild, sourced from the Nak-an region near Suncheon. They look similar to green onions but have a much richer aroma and greater health benefits than regular wild chives. They’re perfect for this spring delicacy!
Step 2
First, prepare the main ingredients for the wild chive sauce: one bunch of wild chives (about 50g), three Cheongyang chili peppers for a spicy kick, one red chili pepper for color, and half a stalk of green onion for added fragrance.
Step 3
After cleaning the wild chives, thoroughly pat them dry. Then, finely chop them with a knife. It’s important to chop them evenly for the best texture and for the seasonings to penetrate well. Avoid chopping too coarsely.
Step 4
Since this seasoning sauce will be used to mix with rice or top noodles, it’s best to chop the ingredients to a size where they provide a pleasant bite. Deseed the Cheongyang and red chili peppers before finely mincing them. Finely chop the green onion as well.
Step 5
Now, let’s prepare the core seasoning ingredients for the sauce. Measure out: 1/2 cup (100ml) of soy sauce, 1/2 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of red chili flakes (Gochugaru), 1 tablespoon of sugar, 1 tablespoon of aromatic sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds or sesame powder for that nutty flavor.
Step 6
The addition of sesame oil and sugar will mellow out the flavors and add a wonderful umami depth. The balance of spicy, sweet, and savory notes will be perfect for stimulating your appetite.
Step 7
Seasoning is crucial for any sauce. If it’s too salty, it can overpower dishes, and if it’s too bland, it won’t function effectively as a seasoning. Getting the balance right is the secret to a successful sauce.
Step 8
Half a cup of soy sauce might not seem like a lot of liquid, but don’t worry. Just let it sit for about 30 minutes, and you’ll notice a delicious broth gradually seeping out from the ingredients.
Step 9
As time passes, the moisture from the wild chives and vegetables will meld with the soy sauce and sugar, gradually creating a rich and appetizing sauce. It’s the marvelous harmony created by the perfect ratio of sugar and salt!
Step 10
The sauce you’ve made is delicious right away, but if possible, letting it rest and mature in the refrigerator for about a day will allow the flavors to deepen, resulting in an even more flavorful sauce. If you’re short on time, you can portion some out and enjoy it immediately; it’s still a wonderful treat.
Step 11
There are so many types of homemade sauces you can make. Today, we’ve created a wild chive sauce to refresh your palate this spring. This sauce is fantastic spooned generously over dishes like seasoned bean sprout rice or fragrant pot-cooked rice! If the opportunity arises, I’d love to delve deeper into the world of sauces and am gradually preparing and researching them one by one. Your small encouragement would be a great motivation for me to create more excellent recipes. Let’s hope this small wish comes true together!
