Main ingredients 🥩
spring onioncucumberonionwater dropwortsquid sauceplum syrupred pepper powdersoy saucesesame oilminced garlicmonosodium glutamate
Okjubu's Spring Onion, Water Dropwort, and Cucumber Salad
A refreshing 8-minute side dish made by quickly marinating the fragrant spring onion, water dropwort, and crisp cucumber with a sweet-and-sour dressing.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those who want to quickly make a refreshing spring side dish to stimulate their appetite
- ⭐ People who want to enjoy a fresh vegetable side dish without complicated steps
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- spring onion 1 bunch
- cucumber 1 piece
- onion 1/2 piece
- water dropwort to taste
- squid sauce 2 tablespoons
- plum syrup 2 tablespoons
- red pepper powder to taste
- soy sauce 2 tablespoons
- sesame oil 2 turns
- minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon
- monosodium glutamate a little
- sugar 2 tablespoons
Recipe 🍳
- Rinse the spring onion under running water, trim the base, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the cucumber and onion diagonally, and cut the water dropwort into manageable pieces; place all in a bowl.
- Add squid sauce 2 tablespoons, plum syrup 2 tablespoons, red pepper powder to taste, soy sauce 2 tablespoons, sesame oil 2 turns, minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon, monosodium glutamate a little, and sugar 2 tablespoons.
- Gently toss the spring onion and vegetables with the dressing until evenly coated.
- Cut the spring onion and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the prepared vegetables and measured seasonings into a bowl.
- Gently mix the vegetables without crushing them to preserve their crisp texture.
Cooking tips 💡
- If plum syrup is unavailable, omit it and add 1 extra tablespoon of sugar instead.
- Handle the spring onion lightly—gently tossing it ensures a crisp texture.
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