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Sangchu geotjeori
Fresh lettuce salad
Sangchu geotjeori (상추겉절이): fresh lettuce salad dressed like a quick kimchi, vegan version
Geotjeori is "fresh kimchi", made to be eaten the same day, and lettuce geotjeori is the summer version Korean families throw together in ten minutes when the leafy red lettuce from the garden or the market in Suwon is piling up: torn leaves and spring onion tossed in a garlicky gochugaru and soy dressing. It goes with grilled meat, bibimbap or just rice. Many homes add fish sauce; this vegan version uses soy and a little more sesame. A portion is about 45 kcal. The most common mistake is dressing it in advance; lettuce goes soggy within minutes, so mix it at the table. Chef's tip: dry the leaves very thoroughly in a salad spinner; any water left on them dilutes the dressing and stops it clinging.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 7 oz red leaf or green leaf lettucewashed, dried well and torn into large pieces
- 2 spring onionscut into 4 cm lengths
- ¼ onion (optional)thinly sliced
For the dressing
- 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 garlic cloveminced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
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Method
0/3 doneStep 1: Mix 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean chilli flakes), 1 ½ tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp sugar, 1 garlic clove and 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
Step 2: Put 7 oz red leaf or green leaf lettuce, 2 spring onions and ¼ onion in a large bowl.
Step 3: Just before serving, pour the dressing over and toss very gently with your hands until the leaves are lightly coated. Sprinkle with 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds and serve at once.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 45 kcal
- Protein
- 1 g
- Carbs
- 6 g
- Fat
- 2 g
- Fibre
- 2 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does sangchu geotjeori take?
- About 10 minutes in total.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegan?
- Yes. It has no meat, fish, dairy or eggs.
- Is it very spicy?
- It has some heat. Use less chilli for a milder version, or more if you like it hot.
- What can I use instead of red leaf or green leaf lettuce?
- Any crisp salad leaves, same amount.
- What can I use instead of spring onions?
- Chives, or a little finely sliced onion.
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