Main ingredients 🥩
wild mintonionred pepper powdergarlicsoy saucedried anchovy sauceplum syrupvinegarsesame oilhulled sesame seeds
Okjubu's Wild Mint Salad
A refreshing side dish that awakens the appetite with crisp onions and a tangy-sweet dressing tossed lightly with fragrant wild mint.
🙋 Recommended for
- ⭐ Those seeking a fresh, crisp seasonal vegetable dish to revive a lost appetite
- ⭐ People looking for a spicy-sweet, clean-tasting side dish to pair with fatty grilled meats like pork belly or ribs
Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings
- wild mint 1 bunch
- onion half
- sugar 1 tablespoon
- red pepper powder 1 tablespoon
- minced garlic half tablespoon
- soy sauce 1 tablespoon
- dried anchovy sauce 1 tablespoon
- plum syrup 1 tablespoon
- vinegar 1 tablespoon
- sesame oil 1 tablespoon
- hulled sesame seeds a little
Recipe 🍳
- Rinse wild mint thoroughly under running water, trim off the tough stem ends, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Slice the onion very thinly.
- Place the prepared wild mint and sliced onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Add sugar 1 tablespoon, red pepper powder 1 tablespoon, minced garlic half tablespoon, soy sauce 1 tablespoon, dried anchovy sauce 1 tablespoon, plum syrup 1 tablespoon, vinegar 1 tablespoon, and sesame oil 1 tablespoon to the bowl.
- Gently toss the ingredients with your fingertips, being careful not to crush the wild mint or dull its freshness.
- Transfer the salad to a serving plate, pile it high, and generously sprinkle with hulled sesame seeds to finish.
- Cut wild mint into mouth-sized pieces and slice the onion into thin strips; place both in a bowl.
- Add all the measured seasoning ingredients—sugar, red pepper powder, vinegar, anchovy sauce, etc.—to the bowl.
- Toss lightly to preserve the crispness of the wild mint, then finish by sprinkling with hulled sesame seeds.
Cooking tips 💡
- Using apple cider vinegar instead of regular vinegar enhances the fresh aroma of wild mint and adds a more vibrant tang.
- Avoid pressing too hard when tossing, as this can bruise the greens and release their raw scent; gently fold in air to maintain crunch.
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