Fragrant Sweet and Sour Dallae Chomuchim (Spicy Seasoned Wild Chives)
Sweet and sour dallae chomuchim (spicy seasoned wild chives) tossed with cucumber to mellow its pungent bite.
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This spring side dish combines fragrant, pungent wild chives with crunchy cucumber to soften the sharp bite. It can be made in under 20 minutes, lightly tossed in a sweet-and-sour dressing of vinegar and regular soy sauce for a refreshing finish.
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Dallae chomuchim ingredients
- Dallae (wild garlic)1 handful (large)
- Cucumber1/2
Seasoning
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)0.5 tbsp
- Minced green onion0.5 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oila little
- Toasted sesame seedsa little
- You can also season it with sand lance fish sauce or anchovy fish sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
- Peel the outer skin off the bulbs of the wild chives and trim away any tough root hairs, leaving the tender ones intact. Wash thoroughly in water and drain.
Steps
Peel the outer skin off the bulbs of the wild chives and trim away any tough root hairs.
Leave the tender root hairs as they are, wash clean in water, and drain.
Crush large bulbs by pressing them with a knife or finely chop them. You can leave the small ones whole.
Cut into 5 cm lengths.
Tossing the wild chives with cucumber softens their sharp, pungent flavor.
So I sliced and added half a cucumber as well.
Add the minced green onion and all seasoning ingredients, then toss gently with your hands. You can season with fish sauce instead of soy sauce.
You do not need to add garlic because of the wild chives' natural pungent bite.
Dallae chomuchim is complete.
When I was a new homemaker, I used to dislike the fragrance and spicy bite of wild chives, but now I have reached an age where I appreciate their true flavor.
Ppunwife's tips
- Tossing the wild chives with cucumber softens their sharp, pungent flavor.
- You do not need to add garlic because of the wild chives' natural pungent bite.
FAQ
Is there an alternative seasoning I can use instead of regular soy sauce?
You can season it with sand lance fish sauce or anchovy fish sauce instead of regular soy sauce.
Why isn't minced garlic added to the seasoning?
Wild chives already have plenty of natural pungent bite, so you do not need to add garlic.
How should I prepare wild chive bulbs if they are large?
Lightly crush large bulbs with the flat of a knife or chop them so the seasoning absorbs well.
Is there a specific reason to add cucumber?
Adding cucumber softens and mellows the characteristic sharp, pungent flavor of the wild chives.
