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Pajeori Korean Scallion Salad

파절이 · pajeori

Fine scallion threads are soaked until crisp, dried, and tossed at the last minute with gochugaru, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.

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Finished Pajeori Korean Scallion Salad presented in a warm Korean dining setting.
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Before you cook

Context, not a claim of one canon

Pajeori is a sharp, fresh scallion accompaniment commonly served with Korean grilled meat. It is also called pa muchim in many contexts; cut, dressing, sweetness, and chile intensity vary, so naming and framing remain queued for Korean review.

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Instructions

  1. Wash and trim

    Wash scallions thoroughly under cool running water, removing grit between outer layers, then trim roots and damaged tips.

    Time: 5 minutes

    Look and feel: Scallions are crisp, clean, and free of slime or grit.

    Safety: Use a clean sink and produce-only board and discard slimy scallions.

  2. Cut fine threads

    Cut scallions into 10 cm / 4-inch sections, then slice lengthwise into fine threads, or use a guarded scallion slicer on a stable board.

    Time: 10 minutes

    Look and feel: Threads are long, thin, and similar in width.

    Safety: Keep fingertips behind the blade and use the slicer guard; stop before pieces become too short to control.

  3. Crisp

    Soak scallion threads in ice water for 10 minutes, separating them gently by hand.

    Time: 10 minutesTemperature: Ice-cold water

    Look and feel: Threads curl slightly and feel crisp.

    Safety: Use potable water and a clean bowl.

  4. Dry

    Drain thoroughly and spin dry or blot with clean towels.

    Time: 3 minutes

    Look and feel: No free water remains to dilute the dressing.

    Safety: Use a cleaned spinner and fresh towel to avoid recontamination.

  5. Mix and toss

    Whisk gochugaru, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and sesame seeds until the sugar begins to dissolve. Add scallions and toss gently just before serving.

    Time: 3 minutes

    Look and feel: Threads are lightly coated and remain springy, with little liquid pooling.

    Safety: Declare soy, wheat/gluten, and sesame allergens and use clean utensils.

  6. Serve immediately

    Transfer to a clean bowl and serve at once alongside cooked grilled food.

    Time: ImmediateTemperature: Cool

    Look and feel: Scallions remain crisp and curled rather than limp.

    Safety: Keep the salad and its utensils separate from raw meat at a tabletop grill.

Storage, sourcing, and substitutions

Finish the plan

Allergens

  • Soy
  • Wheat / gluten
  • Sesame

Contains soy, wheat/gluten, and sesame; verify packaged ingredients and prevent raw-meat or shared-utensil cross-contact.

Make ahead and storage

Make ahead: Cut, crisp, and dry scallions up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate covered; mix dressing separately and toss at serving.

Storage: Store undressed scallion threads and dressing separately under refrigeration for up to 1 day. Dressed salad is best immediately and should be discarded after 2 hours at room temperature.

Reheating: Do not reheat; serve cool.

Leftovers: Dressed leftovers wilt quickly; use only continuously refrigerated salad within 1 day and discard any table-exposed portion with uncertain handling.

Ingredient sourcing

  • Choose large, crisp scallions with dry white bases and vivid green tops.
  • A guarded Korean scallion slicer can make uniform threads but is optional.

Substitutions

  • Use certified gluten-free tamari only after checking the full label.
  • Thinly sliced spring onion greens may work, but the texture and bite require testing.

Questions this draft anticipates

Recipe FAQ

Why soak the scallion threads?

A short ice-water soak firms the cut edges, encourages curling, and moderates some of the sharp raw bite.

Can I dress pajeori ahead?

Keep the components separate and toss immediately before serving because salt and vinegar quickly soften the scallions.

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