Lim Sung-geun's Fresh Garlic Salad
A spicy-sweet and crisp spring dish that instantly awakens your appetite
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those looking for a fresh, crisp side dish to revive their springtime appetite
- ⭐ People seeking a practical recipe that can be made in just 10 minutes without complicated steps
fresh garlicgochujangred pepper powdersesame seedssesame oiltuna sauce
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- fresh garlic 1 bunch
- gochujang 3 tablespoons
- corn syrup 2 tablespoons
- red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
- sesame seeds 1 tablespoon
- tuna sauce 2 tablespoons
- sesame oil 1 tablespoon
- water 1L
- salt 1 tablespoon
Recipe 🍳
- Cut the thick white root end of fresh garlic in half, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch the prepared fresh garlic in 1L of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of salt for about 1 minute.
- Rinse the blanched fresh garlic quickly under cold water, then squeeze out as much moisture as possible by hand.
- In a bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of gochujang, 2 tablespoons of corn syrup, 1 tablespoon of red pepper powder, 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, and 2 tablespoons of tuna sauce. Mix well to make the dressing.
- Add the squeezed dry fresh garlic to the dressing and toss gently. Finally, add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil and lightly mix to finish.
- Cut fresh garlic in half and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Blanch in salted boiling water for 1 minute, then rinse under cold water and squeeze out moisture.
- Mix gochujang, corn syrup, red pepper powder, tuna sauce, and sesame seeds to make the dressing.
- Toss fresh garlic in the dressing, then add sesame oil to finish.
Cooking tips 💡
- Cutting the thick root end of fresh garlic in half before blanching ensures even cooking and better absorption of the seasoning.
- Adding salt to boiling water when blanching helps preserve the vibrant green color of the garlic.
- Sesame oil should be added only at the very end after mixing with other seasonings to preserve its rich aroma.





