Korean Green Onion Salad (Pa Muchim)
Korean Green Onion Salad (Pa Muchim) is a simple yet flavorful side dish that features fresh thinly sliced green onions as the star ingredient. This salad is a staple in Korean households and is often paired with Korean grilled meat and rice. It is common to serve as a banchan (side dish) alongside various Korean meals.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
Instructions
- Wash the green onions thoroughly and trim any wilted or discolored leaves. Then, slice both the white and green parts into thin strips, roughly 2-3 inches in length. They should look like onion curls when sliced thinly.
- Soak them in an ice bath for 10-15 minutes. This prevents the sliced scallion from wilting and gives it a nice crunchy texture. It also removes a bit of pungent and slimy substance. Drain the water.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine red pepper flakes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Stir to combine and adjust the taste according to your preference. Aim for the balance of salty, sweet, and tangy flavors.
- Add the sliced green onions to the bowl with the dressing and toss until the onions are evenly coated.
Notes
Recipe Note:
Combine the dressing with the green onions right before serving. They tend to lose their crispness quickly, usually within 5 minutes.Nutrition
Serving: 2servingsCalories: 118kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1075mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1306IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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