Spicy, Sweet, and Sour Pa Muchim (Seasoned Green Onions)
A seasoned side dish of finely shredded large green onions tossed in a soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flake dressing, served alongside grilled meats.
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This seasoned green onion salad is tossed with soy sauce, vinegar, and gochugaru for a spicy, sweet, and tangy flavor. Even without a green onion shredder knife, you can easily prepare it by removing the inner core and rolling the outer layer tightly before slicing thinly. It makes the perfect side dish for grilled meats like pork belly.
- Servings
- about 2–3 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
- Shredded green onions200 g
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)2 tbsp
- Sugar1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds
- If you want to reduce the sharp bite or slippery residue of the green onions, rinse them several times in water and drain well.
Steps
1. Cut the large green onion in half lengthwise and remove the inner core.
2. Roll it up tightly lengthwise.
3. Hold it firmly so it does not unroll...
4. Slice thinly into shreds.
5. Place the shredded green onions and all seasoning ingredients into a bowl.
If you want to reduce the sharp bite or slippery residue of the green onions, rinse them several times in water and drain well.
6. Toss everything evenly until well seasoned to finish.
Ppunwife's tips
- Adjust the amount of seasoning to suit your taste.
- Toward the end of grilling pork belly, chop up the leftover pork belly and well-fermented kimchi, stir-fry them on the grill plate together with this seasoned green onion salad, and then toss in rice to make fried rice—it is so delicious.
FAQ
Is there a way to slice large green onions thinly without a shredder tool?
Cut the large green onion in half lengthwise, remove the inner core, roll the outer layers tightly lengthwise, and hold them firmly while slicing thinly with a knife.
How can I reduce the sharp pungency or slippery texture of the green onions?
Rinse the shredded green onions several times in water and drain thoroughly before tossing them with the seasoning to reduce the sharp pungency and stickiness.
How should I use leftover seasoned green onions?
Chop the leftover seasoned green onions together with grilled pork belly and well-fermented kimchi right on the grill pan, stir-fry them, and then mix in cooked rice to make fried rice.
