10 minDifficulty Easyside dishMain ingredients 🥩WatercressAppleCheongyang chili pepperRed chili pepperFine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)Soy sauceAnchovy sauceRoasted sesame seedsApple vinegarSesame oilTags 🏷️bright tangy tasteeveryday side dishCutting Greasiness
Detailed recipeQuick recipeIngredients needed 🛒2 servings1 bunch watercress (tender leaf parts)1/2 apple1 Cheongyang chili pepper1/2 red chili pepperAppropriate amount of fine gochugaruAppropriate amount of soy sauceAppropriate amount of anchovy sauceAppropriate amount of sugarAppropriate amount of roasted sesame seedsAppropriate amount of apple vinegar (2x concentrated)1 drizzle of sesame oilRecipe 🍳In a bowl, combine fine gochugaru, soy sauce, anchovy sauce, sugar, roasted sesame seeds, and 2x concentrated apple vinegar to make a sweet, sour, and spicy dressing.Wash the watercress thoroughly. Remove the tough stems and roughly chop the tender leaves into bite-sized pieces.Thinly slice the apple (with skin) and the Cheongyang and red chili peppers.In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared watercress, apple, and half of the sliced chili peppers.Gradually add the prepared dressing, adjusting to your taste, and toss gently to avoid crushing the ingredients.Finally, drizzle with one round of sesame oil and toss lightly once more to add a nutty aroma.Serve generously on a plate and garnish with the remaining sliced chili peppers for color.Mix gochugaru, soy sauce, anchovy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and sesame seeds to make the dressing.Roughly chop the watercress, thinly slice the apple, and thinly slice the chili peppers.In a bowl, combine watercress, apple, and half the chili peppers with the dressing and toss gently.Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with the remaining chili peppers to finish.Cooking tips 💡Using 2x concentrated apple vinegar provides a distinct and clean sourness without adding too much moisture.Toss gently, as if handling a baby, when mixing. Applying too much force will wilt the vegetables and break the apple, diminishing its crispness.Recommended for 🙋⭐Those looking for a fresh and clean salad to accompany meat or jeon dishes.⭐Those who want to learn a versatile sweet and sour salad dressing recipe to use for life.