Seasoned Lettuce (Sangchu-geotjeori)

Seasoned Lettuce

"Seasoned Lettuce is a Korean spicy salad known as Sangchu-geotjeori. It is a great accompaniment to any side dish. This bright, tangy, spicy and crunchy salad is easy to prepare and should be made just before serving a meal. I love this salad with some grilled chicken or fish or even kebabs".

Ingredients

1 bunch (about ½ pound: 8-9 ounces) romaine lettuce

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 green onion, chopped

¼ cup white onion, sliced thinly

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon fish sauce (or salt)

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 tablespoons hot pepper flakes

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Directions

Wash and drain the lettuce. Shake the lettuce to remove excess water. Tear the lettuce into bite size pieces and set aside. Combine garlic, green onion, white onion, fish sauce, sugar, vinegar, hot pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a large mixing bowl and mix it well until the sugar is well dissolved. Add the lettuce to the seasoning mix and bring it together gently by hand. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds and serve it right away as a side dish with grilled meat and rice.