Prep: 20 mins Plus soaking, no cook
This sharp side salad of spring and red onions finished with Korean chilli flakes and toasted sesame oil is perfect with barbecued dishes
Nutrition and extra info
- Healthy
- Gluten-free
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving (2)
- kcal45
- fat3g
- saturates0g
- carbs3g
- sugars2g
- fibre1g
- protein1g
- salt0g
Ingredients
- 4 spring onions, cut into long, thin strips
Spring onion
sp-ring un-yunAlso known as scallions or green onions, spring onions are in fact very young onions, harvested…
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tsp gochugaru chilli flakes (see tip)
Method
Put the spring onions and onion in a large bowl of iced water and soak for at least 5 mins (or up to 2 hrs) in the fridge, until the spring onions curl up.
When ready to serve, drain well, spin in a salad spinner or pat dry, then transfer to a medium bowl. Add the sesame oil, gochugaru and a pinch of salt, then toss to coat. Serve immediately.
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