Okjubu's Chives Salad

A simple and quick chives salad with perilla leaves and onion, crisp and tangy-sweet in flavor.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those looking for a light, refreshing side dish to pair with grilled meats
  • People seeking a no-fuss, five-minute salad recipe

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • chives 1/2 bunch
  • perilla leaves 10 leaves
  • onion 1/2 medium
  • soy sauce 2 tablespoons
  • red pepper powder 2 tablespoons
  • sugar 1 tablespoon
  • vinegar 2 tablespoons
  • fish sauce 2 tablespoons
  • toasted sesame seeds a pinch

Recipe 🍳

  1. Cut chives and perilla leaves into bite-sized pieces, and slice the onion thinly into strips.
  2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, red pepper powder, sugar, vinegar, and fish sauce according to the amounts to make the dressing.
  3. Add the prepared vegetables to the dressing and gently toss without breaking them apart.
  4. Finish by evenly sprinkling toasted sesame seeds over the top.
  1. Prepare chives, perilla leaves, and onion by chopping them.
  2. Make the dressing using soy sauce, red pepper powder, sugar, vinegar, and fish sauce.
  3. Gently toss the vegetables with the dressing and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Using fine red pepper powder results in a much brighter and more vibrant color for the salad.
  • For enhanced umami flavor, choose a high-quality fish sauce based on personal preference.
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