Seasoned Korean Melon recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Seasoned Korean melon is a light side dish made by tossing summer Korean melon with gochujang and vinegar.
Seasoned Korean melon is a light side dish made by tossing summer Korean melon with gochujang and vinegar. Its sweet-and-tangy flavor and crisp texture make it a refreshing addition to the table on hot days.
Side dishes · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 197g serving): 102 kcal · protein 2.5g · carbohydrate 21.2g · fat 1.5g · sodium 466.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Korean melon releases water easily, so toss it just before serving to keep it crisp.
Tips: Depending on the melon’s sweetness, you can add the sugar gradually after tasting rather than using it all at once.
Tips: The seed cavity contains a lot of moisture and can thin the seasoning, so scrape it out thoroughly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Korean melon — 150 g
- Gochujang (Korean chili paste) — 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 tsp
- Scallions — 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds — 1 tsp