Seasoned Bitter Lettuce Greens recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This spring side dish is made by briefly blanching bitter lettuce greens and tossing them with a sweet-and-sour gochujang dressing.
This spring side dish is made by briefly blanching bitter lettuce greens and tossing them with a sweet-and-sour gochujang dressing. The tangy, sweet seasoning balances their mild bitterness, making them a refreshing way to awaken the appetite.
Vegetables · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 114g serving): 122 kcal · protein 4g · carbohydrate 20.6g · fat 3.6g · sodium 475.4mg
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: If the bitter lettuce greens taste too strong, soak them in cold water for about 5 minutes after blanching, then squeeze out the water to mellow the flavor.
Tips: Add the dressing just before eating so the leaves stay crisp longer.
Tips: If the roots are thick, split them lengthwise before blanching so the seasoning soaks in evenly.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Bitter greens — 80 g
- Gochujang — 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar — 1 tsp
- Sugar — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp