Kim Dae-seok's Fresh Garlic Seaweed Salad

• seaweed 5 sheets
• fresh garlic 100g
• red chili pepper 1 piece
• soy sauce 2 tablespoons
• anchovy fish sauce 0.5 tablespoon
• plum syrup 1 tablespoon
• sesame oil 1 tablespoon
• minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon
• toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
• salt for blanching a pinch

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Do not over-blanch the fresh garlic, as it will become mushy—keep it to around 40 seconds.
• Avoid tearing the seaweed by hand, as it creates mess and scattered crumbs; use a food-safe bag for clean crushing.
• Pounding the sesame seeds slightly enhances their nutty aroma and depth of flavor.
• A small amount of anchovy fish sauce adds a rich umami depth to the dressing.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make a fragrant, crunchy spring-season side dish.
• ⭐Home cooks looking to use up leftover seaweed and fresh garlic for a unique new side dish.
• ⭐People seeking a quick, simple recipe with minimal prep time and steps.