Korean-Style Romaine Recipe

Korean-Style Romaine Recipe

  • 1 heart of romaine
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
  • 1/4 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
  1. Cut romaine crosswise into 2-inch pieces and put in a bowl.
  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.
  3. Pour hot dressing over romaine and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes.