Spicy Bellflower Root Salad

Name: Spicy Bellflower Root Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 1 lb hydrated bellflower root, shredded; 2 tbsp coarse sea salt; 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes; 1 tbsp granulated sugar; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 stems scallion, sliced; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

A traditional Korean side dish of crunchy bellflower root tossed in a spicy, sweet, and tangy garlic dressing.

20 minEasyServes 485 cal/serving

KoreanSideNo-CookVeganVegetarianHigh FiberLow CarbKosher-styleGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeSoy-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb hydrated bellflower root, shredded
2 tbsp coarse sea salt
2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes
1 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 stems scallion, sliced
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1

Rub 1 lb shredded hydrated bellflower root vigorously with 2 tbsp coarse sea salt for 2 to 3 minutes to draw out bitterness, then rinse thoroughly under cold water and drain.
2

Squeeze out all excess moisture from the rinsed hydrated bellflower root using a clean kitchen towel.
3

In a medium bowl, combine 2 tbsp Korean red pepper flakes, 1 tbsp granulated sugar, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 stems sliced scallion, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil to create a seasoning paste.
4

Add the prepared hydrated bellflower root to the bowl and mix well by hand until evenly coated.
5

Sprinkle with 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds before serving cold or at room temperature.

Questions

How long does Spicy Bellflower Root Salad keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Spicy Bellflower Root Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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