Sangchu Geotjeori (Fresh Lettuce Salad)
A quick fresh geotjeori side dish made by tossing crisp lettuce in a sweet and sour soy sauce dressing.
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This fresh geotjeori combines crisp lettuce with onion and carrot, tossed in a basic sweet and sour dressing. To keep the lettuce from wilting, toss it lightly right before serving so you can fully enjoy its fresh, crisp texture. Made with simple everyday ingredients, it is perfect alongside grilled meats or as a daily banchan with rice.
- Servings
- 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Lettuce200 g
- Onion1/4
- Carrot1/5
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
The ingredients are 200 g of lettuce, onion, and carrot.
Cut the ingredients
Cut the lettuce roughly into large bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the onion and carrot.
Toss together
Combine all the seasoning ingredients except the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds, and place all the vegetables together in a bowl, mixing them evenly.
Add the sauce, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds, then toss gently.
If it tastes bland, adjust the seasoning with soy sauce or salt, and finish by adding more sweet and sour flavors to your taste.
Finish
To keep the lettuce from wilting, toss only as much as you plan to eat right before serving so you can enjoy it crisp.
Even though it is just tossed lettuce, the refreshing flavor comes right through.
Once it starts getting warmer, lettuce will begin to grow remarkably fast.
Enjoy it wrapped with grilled meats, or serve it often as a side dish.
Ppunwife's tips
- If it tastes bland, adjust the seasoning with soy sauce or salt, and finish by adding more sweet and sour flavors to your taste.
- To keep the lettuce from wilting, toss only as much as you plan to eat right before serving so you can enjoy it crisp.
FAQ
When is the best time to toss the salad to keep the lettuce crisp?
Because lettuce wilts easily, it is best not to toss it in advance, but rather toss only what you will eat right before the meal.
Can I use brewed soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce?
Yes, you can substitute brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang) for regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) without any problem.
How should I adjust the seasoning if it tastes too bland after tossing?
If it tastes bland, add a little soy sauce or salt, and adjust the sweet and sour balance by adding vinegar or sugar to your taste.
