Lim Sung-geun's Gochujang All-Purpose Spring Onion Salad

Name: Lim Sung-geun's Gochujang All-Purpose Spring Onion Salad
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: spring onion 3 bunches; green onion 1 handful; toasted sesame seeds a little; [All-Purpose Seasoned Dressing]; gochujang 100g; light soy sauce 100g; water (purified) 125g; medium red pepper powder 90g; vinegar 60g; sugar 60g; minced garlic 40g; sesame oil 15g

A crisp and refreshing spring onion salad made without soaking, using a versatile seasoned dressing with gochujang for deep umami flavor.

🙋 Recommended for

⭐ Those looking for a crisp, tangy-sweet seasonal side dish to boost appetite in spring
⭐ People who want to learn how to make a quick, no-fuss all-purpose seasoned dressing without grinding fruits

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients 🥩

spring oniongreen onionvinegarsesame oillight soy saucered pepper powderminced garlicgochujangtoasted sesame seeds

Tags 🏷️

kimchi side dish home cooking

Detailed recipeQuick recipe

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

spring onion 3 bunches
green onion 1 handful
toasted sesame seeds a little
[All-Purpose Seasoned Dressing]
gochujang 100g
light soy sauce 100g
water (purified) 125g
medium red pepper powder 90g
vinegar 60g
sugar 60g
minced garlic 40g
sesame oil 15g

Recipe 🍳

Select spring onions with plenty of yellow inner leaves. Make diagonal cuts at the center of the root and gently twist to separate the leaves.
Wash thoroughly, focusing on the root end where soil accumulates, then drain completely using a colander.
Use small leaves as-is; slice large leaves into long, bite-sized strips.
In a bowl, combine gochujang 100g, light soy sauce 100g, water 125g, medium red pepper powder 90g, vinegar 60g, sugar 60g, minced garlic 40g, and sesame oil 15g. Mix well to make the dressing.
Place drained spring onions in a large bowl. Add an appropriate amount of the all-purpose dressing and gently toss to coat, avoiding strong agitation to prevent bitterness.
Sprinkle with chopped green onion and toasted sesame seeds, then lightly toss once more to finish.

Remove the roots from spring onions and separate the leaves. Wash thoroughly and remove all moisture.
Slice large spring onion leaves into convenient lengths.
Mix gochujang, soy sauce, red pepper powder, vinegar, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, and water to create the dressing.
Toss the spring onions with the dressing, then add green onion and toasted sesame seeds to finish.

Cooking tips 💡

To preserve the natural crisp texture and nutty flavor, spring onions should be used raw and not soaked.
Adding gochujang to the dressing enhances savory depth and bright freshness without creating a heavy or greasy mouthfeel.
Mixing sesame oil into the dressing beforehand ensures even coating and prevents the seasoning from sitting on top of the vegetables.