Fresh Lettuce Kimchi (Sangchu-geotjeori)
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A fresh, unfermented Korean Kimchi to eat right away
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Korean
- 1 Romaine or other very crisp lettuce
Dressing
- 1-2 cloves garlic crushed or chopped
- 2-3 tsp soy sauce preferrably light
- 1 inch piece of ginger (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil The Korean variety is awsome
- 1 tsp sesame seeds especially good dry roasted on a skillet
- 1 tsp sweetener: sugar, honey, agave syrup, stevia
- 1-3 tbsp Red chilli flakes Korean, Kashmiri, Mexican Guajillo are all good options
- 1 dash vinegar to taste
Alternatives
This can be done with any green leafy vegetable such as
- spinach,
- rocket (arugula),
and some of the tender chicories such as
- Belgian endive and
- escarole
Traditionally Eaten With
Your favourite soup, rice and a vegetable side dish