Korean Spicy Green Onion Salad

Name: Korean Spicy Green Onion Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 190 g green onion, thinly sliced; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp raw sugar; 1 tbsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 2 tsp Korean chili powder (gochugaru); 2 tsp white vinegar; 1 tsp garlic, minced

Scallion Banchan with Gochugaru Fire

This Korean table staple proves that simple ingredients can pack serious punch. Crisp scallions meet a punchy dressing where gochugaru's smoky heat plays against sweet-salty soy and toasted sesame richness.

KoreanAsianVegetarianQuick Meals

Prep10 min

Cook—

Total10 min

Servings4

Difficultyeasy

Ingredients

190 ggreen onion, thinly sliced

Dressing

2 tbspsoy sauce
1 tbspraw sugar
1 tbspsesame oil
1 tbsptoasted sesame seeds
2 tspKorean chili powder (gochugaru)
2 tspwhite vinegar
1 tspgarlic, minced

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, sesame seeds, gochugaru, vinegar, and minced garlic. Make sure the sugar breaks down completely—you want everything well integrated.
Place the sliced green onions under cold running water and agitate them gently with your hands for 2-3 minutes. This step removes their natural slippery coating and softens their sharpness. Drain thoroughly in a colander, shaking off excess water.
⏱ 3 min
Add the drained green onions to the prepared dressing and toss everything together until every piece is well coated. Use clean hands or tongs to ensure even distribution.
Transfer to a serving plate and let sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving alongside your main dishes.