Dallae Bomdong Muchim (Seasoned Wild Chive and Cabbage)
A spring geotjeori side dish of pungent wild chives and nutty spring cabbage tossed gently in a sweet and sour dressing.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
This refreshing tossed salad pairs the distinctive, pungent bite of dallae (wild garlic) with sweet, nutty bomdong (spring napa cabbage). If the dressing feels too stiff, stir in a splash of water to loosen the consistency, and toss gently so the greens do not bruise or wilt. Ready in just 20 minutes, it is a wonderful spring side dish to wake up your appetite.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 20 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Dallae (wild garlic)1 handful, 100 g
- Bomdong (spring napa cabbage)1 handful, 100 g
Seasoning
- Fish sauce (or regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang))1 tbsp
- Vinegar1 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 tbsp
- Minced garlic1/2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Clean the dallae thoroughly by removing any debris and trimming away any tough root whiskers. Soak in water to let the dirt settle, then rinse several times in clean water. For bulbs that are large, lay the flat side of a knife over them to crush lightly, then cut into bite-sized lengths.
Steps
1. Dallae needs to be cleaned thoroughly.
Remove any debris attached and trim away tough root whiskers.
Soak in water to let the dirt settle, then rinse several times in clean water.
For bulbs that are large, lay your knife flat to crush them, then cut into bite-sized lengths.
2. Cut the bomdong in half.
3. Add all seasoning ingredients in the specified amounts and mix well.
The dressing will be quite stiff, so mix in about 1 tbsp of water.
4. Place the dallae and bomdong in a bowl...
5. Pour over the prepared dressing...
6. Toss gently so the seasoning coats the greens evenly.
If it tastes bland, add more fish sauce (or regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)), and add more vinegar or sugar to your taste.
Ppunwife's tips
- The dressing will be quite stiff, so mix in about 1 tbsp of water.
- If it tastes bland, add fish sauce (or regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)), and add more vinegar or sugar to taste.
FAQ
How do you prep the thick root bulbs of dallae?
For dallae with large bulbs, lay your knife flat and crush them lightly before cutting to bite-sized lengths for easier eating.
What can I substitute if I don't have fish sauce?
You can season it just fine by using 1 tbsp of regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) instead of fish sauce.
What should I do if the seasoning paste is too thick?
If the seasoning ingredients are stiff and do not blend well, add about 1 tbsp of water to loosen and smooth it out.
Is there another delicious way to enjoy the finished dish?
These spicy and tangy tossed greens also pair wonderfully mixed into bibimbap with warm rice and toasted sesame oil.
