this dish is a “quick kimchi” tomato salad when i need a fresh side or in this case, my tomatoes were going bad! 🍅🌶️ juicy cherry tomatoes tossed with gochugaru, nutty sesame oil, and green onions until they make their own spicy-sweet dressing. 🫶
Ingredients
Salad
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, sliced
Seasoning
1 tbsp gochugaru (korean chili flakes)
less if you want it less spicy!
1 tbsp sesame oil
salt, to taste
Serves 2
Prep time ~10 mins
Cook time ~0 mins
Cooking Instructions
WASH YOUR VEGGIES
Wash and prep your veggies and herbs before getting started.
Prep the tomatoes
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to a large bowl along with the sliced green onions.
Season
Add the gochugaru, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently until every tomato is coated.
Let it sit
Let it rest for 10 minutes so the tomatoes release their juices and mix with the seasoning into a dressing.
Taste, adjust the salt, and serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tips & Notes
Adjust the gochugaru up or down depending on how much heat you like.
Best enjoyed the day it's made, since the tomatoes soften over time.
Spoon the juices over rice, it's the best part.