Fragrant Dallae Jang (Wild Chive Soy Sauce)
An all-purpose seasoned soy sauce made by mixing finely cut wild chives with soy sauce and fragrant perilla oil.
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Fragrant springtime wild chives are cut into 2 cm lengths and tossed in a savory perilla oil and soy sauce seasoning. Enhanced by the nutty aroma of perilla oil, it is wonderful mixed into freshly cooked rice or paired with pan-fried tofu and dried seaweed sheets.
- Servings
- about 4–5 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
- Dallae (wild garlic)1/2 handful, 50 g
- Red chili pepper1
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang)4 tbsp
- Soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)2 tbsp
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)1 1/2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot) (or green plum syrup (maesil-cheong), sugar)1 tbsp
- Perilla oil (or toasted sesame oil)2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
Steps
I cleaned and prepared about half a handful of wild chives. I also prepared 1 red chili pepper because I thought the red would look pretty dotted among the green.
For dallae jang, cut the wild chives to about 2 cm, which might feel slightly short, and chop the red chili pepper even more finely.
Add the sliced wild chives and red chili pepper, then add 4 tbsp regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 2 tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang), 1+1/2 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes), 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp corn syrup (mulyeot), 2 tbsp perilla oil, and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, and mix everything together to complete the dallae jang.
Ppunwife's tips
- Toasted sesame oil is good in dallae jang, but I think the deep, nutty flavor of perilla oil pairs truly well with it.
FAQ
How small should the wild chives be cut?
For a seasoned sauce, cutting them to a somewhat short length of around 2 cm works best.
Can I use another sweetener instead of corn syrup?
You can substitute green plum syrup or sugar for the corn syrup to add sweetness.
Is it okay to use toasted sesame oil instead of perilla oil?
Yes, you can substitute toasted sesame oil for perilla oil without any problem.
What dishes pair well with this?
It goes wonderfully with tofu pan-fried in perilla oil or wrapped in dried seaweed sheets, and it is also delicious mixed directly into freshly cooked rice.
