Korean-Style Romaine
A simple but flavorful Korean-inspired romaine salad dressed with a warm mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. The lettuce is slightly wilted by the hot dressing and garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
2 servings
40 min
Ingredients
- •1 heart heart of romaine
- •1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- •½ teaspoon grated peeled ginger
- •¼ teaspoon coarse Korean hot red-pepper flakes
- •1 tablespoon Asian sesame oil
- •1 tablespoon soy sauce
- •2 teaspoons water
- •1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- •toasted and crushed with side of a heavy knife
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Cut romaine crosswise into 2-inch pieces and put in a bowl.
5 min
- 2.
Cook garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes in sesame oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until garlic begins to sizzle, about 30 seconds. Stir in soy sauce and water and bring to a boil.
5 min
- 3.
Pour hot dressing over romaine and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes.
30 min
