Spicy Spring Onion Salad

Name: Spicy Spring Onion Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 2-4 as a side
Cuisine: korean
Ingredients: 4 spring onions cut into long, thin strips; 1/4 small red onion thinly sliced; 1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp gochugaru chilli flakes (see tip)

⏱ 20 mins 🍽 Serves 2-4 as a side 🌶 korean ✅ Easy 🏷 Side dish

This vibrant Korean side salad features spring onions and red onion, soaked until crisp and curled. Tossed with toasted sesame oil and gochugaru chilli flakes, it delivers a sharp, spicy kick. It's an ideal accompaniment for barbecued dishes, adding a fresh and fiery element to your meal. The whole dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it a quick and flavourful addition to any spread.

Ingredients

4 spring onions cut into long, thin strips
1/4 small red onion thinly sliced
1/2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp gochugaru chilli flakes (see tip)

Method

Place the spring onions and red onion into a large bowl filled with iced water. Soak them for at least 5 mins, or for up to 2 hrs in the fridge, until the spring onions begin to curl.
Once ready to serve, drain the onions thoroughly. Dry them using a salad spinner or by patting with a towel. Move them to a medium bowl. Pour in the sesame oil and gochugaru, add a pinch of salt, and toss everything together until well coated. Serve straight away.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories45 kcal

Fat3 g

Carbs3 g

Sugars2 g

Fibre1 g

Protein1 g

Recipe details

Skill levelEasy

CategorySide dish

Cuisinekorean

DietGluten-free, Healthy, Vegetarian