Mussels with Spicy Vinegar Dressing recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This Korean side dish combines blanched mussels, cucumber, and minari in a tangy, spicy dressing.
This Korean side dish combines blanched mussels, cucumber, and minari in a tangy, spicy dressing. The chewy mussels pair nicely with crisp vegetables for a fresh-tasting side, especially in spring and summer or alongside a light dinner.
Seafood · 20 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 264g serving): 162.5 kcal · protein 14.4g · carbohydrate 20.4g · fat 2.8g · sodium 455.5mg
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: Drain the mussels well so the dressing stays thick and clings to the ingredients.
Tips: Slice and dress the cucumber just before serving to keep it crisp.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Mussel meat — 100 g
- Cucumber — 0.5 pc
- Minari (Korean water dropwort) — 0.5 handful
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar — 1 Tbsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Minced garlic — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp