GEOT JEORI | Korean Lettuce Salad (All around Salad Dressing Recipe) 상추 겉절이

radish

🥗Healthier: daikon radish

💰Cheaper: turnip

Daikon is a healthier option with a similar texture.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener with distinct flavor.

Rinse and tear lettuce into 1-inch pieces.

Prepare sauce by mixing 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar, minced garlic, and garlic chili powder in a bowl.

Add 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger to the sauce.

Chop 2 tablespoons of spring onions and add to the sauce.

Mix the sauce until it becomes a paste.

Add the chopped onion to the sauce, optionally soaking it in cold water to reduce spiciness.

Toast 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds in a mortar, being careful not to grind them too much.

Combine lettuce with the sauce and toss to coat evenly.

Add 1-2 tablespoons of sesame oil just before serving.

Serve immediately and sprinkle with additional sesame seeds.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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