Okjubu's Old Kimchi Salad

A savory and clean side dish that pairs perfectly with rice, made by gently mixing washed old kimchi with perilla oil and dried anchovy sauce

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those looking to use up stubborn old kimchi in a delicious and unique way
  • People seeking a rich, savory side dish perfect for eating over plain rice when appetite is low

Ingredients needed 🛒3 servings

  • old kimchi 1/4 head
  • green onion 3 stalks
  • minced garlic 1/2 tablespoon
  • sugar 1/2 tablespoon
  • perilla oil 3 tablespoons
  • dried anchovy sauce 1/2 tablespoon
  • sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe 🍳

  1. Rinse the old kimchi thoroughly to remove all seasoning, squeeze out excess moisture, and tear it into long strands.
  2. Chop the green onion finely and set aside.
  3. In a bowl, combine the prepared old kimchi and chopped green onion, then add minced garlic and sugar.
  4. Add generous amounts of perilla oil and dried anchovy sauce for depth of flavor, then mix well.
  5. Finally, sprinkle plenty of sesame seeds over the top and toss evenly to finish.
  1. Wash the old kimchi, squeeze out moisture, and tear into strands.
  2. Finely chop the green onion.
  3. Mix old kimchi with green onion, garlic, sugar, perilla oil, and dried anchovy sauce.
  4. Sprinkle sesame seeds and finish tossing.

Cooking tips 💡

  • Use plenty of perilla oil instead of sesame oil to bring out the rich, earthy countryside flavor.
  • Adjust the amount of sugar and dried anchovy sauce according to the sourness and saltiness of your old kimchi.
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