Fragrant and Spicy Dallae Muchim and Dallae Jeon
Two special dishes featuring fragrant spring wild chives, tossed into a tangy salad and pan-fried into golden pancakes.
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This recipe makes the most of seasonal spring wild chives with a refreshing cucumber salad and savory pan-fried pancakes. Lightly tossed in a fish sauce dressing, the salad pairs wonderfully with grilled meat, while the savory pancakes dotted with chili peppers make a crisp accompaniment for drinks. Lightly crushing the thick bulbs with the flat of a knife brings out their full aroma and crisp texture.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servingsOriginal: 1 plate
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Wild chive salad ingredients
- Dallae (wild garlic)1 handful, 100 g
- Cucumber1/2
Wild chive salad dressing
- Fish sauce1 tbsp (anchovy or sand lance)
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)0.5 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oila little of each
- Toasted sesame seedsa little of each
Wild chive pancake ingredients
- Dallae (wild garlic)1 handful, 100 g
- Red chili pepper1
- Cheongyang chili pepper (hot green chili)1
Wild chive pancake batter
- Egg1
- Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu)4 tbsp
- Water4 tbsp
Vinegar soy dipping sauce
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Water2 tbsp
- Sugar0.5 tsp
- Minced green oniona little
- Ground toasted sesame seeds
- Wild chives often have dirt and other wild greens mixed in, so they need careful cleaning. Wash them several times until the water runs clear, trim off the tough root whiskers, and crush any large bulbs with the side of a knife before cutting them into bite-sized lengths.
- Adding chopped shrimp, clam meat, or squid to the pancake batter is also delicious.
Steps
Wild chives often have dirt and other wild greens mixed in, so they need careful cleaning.
Trimming them takes a while, so trying to make this in a rush can be frustrating.
Wash them several times until the water runs clear, trim off the tough root whiskers,
and crush any large bulbs with the flat of a knife before cutting them into bite-sized lengths.
Cut the cucumber into thick matchsticks.
Mix all the dressing ingredients in the measured amounts.
If you do not like fish sauce, use regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) or soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang), and adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to your taste.
Toss the wild chives and cucumber together evenly, pour in the dressing,
and toss gently.
The wild chive salad is ready.
Finely chop the cleaned wild chives and slice the chili peppers.
Place the wild chives and chili peppers in a bowl, then add the egg, Korean pancake mix (buchim-garu), and water.
Mix evenly.
It is also delicious with chopped shrimp, clam meat, or squid added.
Heat a generous amount of oil in a heated skillet and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown.
They have a wonderful spicy kick and crisp bite. Dip them in chogan-jang (vinegar soy sauce).
Ppunwife's tips
- If you do not like fish sauce, use regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) or soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang), and adjust the amount of sugar and vinegar to your taste.
- This wild chive salad is also great served alongside grilled meat.
FAQ
How do you prepare wild chive bulbs?
Rinse thoroughly until no dirt remains, remove the tough root whiskers, and gently crush the thicker bulbs with the side of a knife before cutting.
Can I use regular soy sauce instead of fish sauce in the wild chive salad?
If you dislike the strong flavor of fish sauce, you can substitute regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) or soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang).
Does seafood pair well with wild chive pancakes?
Yes, folding chopped seafood such as clam meat, squid, or shrimp into the pancake batter makes it even more satisfying.
