Recipe courtesy of Barbara Ishida
Ogo (Seaweed) Salad with Fresh Lemon Dressing
- Level: Intermediate
- Total: 18 min
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 3 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 pound ogo
3/4 cup Fresh Lemon Dressing, recipe follows
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon Korean chile pepper paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Fresh Lemon Dressing:
1 cup lemon juice, strained
2 cups water
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 1/4 cups sugar
Directions
To prepare the ogo: Blanch the ogo in a pot of boiling water for 1 to 2 minutes. Drain ogo and rinse under cold, running water. Soak ogo in ice water for 5 minutes, to seal in flavor and crunchiness. Drain well and place in a large bowl.
Add Fresh Lemon Dressing, garlic, chile paste, and soy sauce, and mix well.
Fresh Lemon Dressing:
Mix all ingredients together and shake well.
