Gomchwi Ssam

About the dish

Gomchwi ssam is documented in the Comprehensive Survey Report on Korean Folk Culture (regional foods volume), compiled in 1984 by the Cultural Property Management Bureau of the Ministry of Culture and Public Information.

Key ingredient

Gomchwi — fragrant mountain greens from the high country, rich in vitamins A and C; antioxidants help fight aging and support immunity, and its dietary fiber is good for the gut. Spring season, mainly from the Gangwon highlands.

Ingredients

Gomchwi (young leaves) 200g, sesame oil 1 tsp, minced garlic 1/2 tsp, minced scallion 1/2 tsp, soy sauce 1 Tbsp, a little salt, a little cho-gochujang (vinegared gochujang)

Simple recipe

1. Boil the gomchwi in salted water and rinse in cold water.
2. Toss the gomchwi with soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic and minced scallion.
3. Spread the dressed leaves on a plate and serve with cho-gochujang alongside.

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