Gul Banchan

Gul Banchan is a refreshing Korean seafood dish featuring fresh oysters and a tangy, spicy dressing. Perfect as a side dish, it highlights the natural flavors of the ocean while providing a burst of nutrients.

Ingredients

• Fresh oysters - 12 pieces
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Green onion - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Red chili pepper - 1, thinly sliced
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Sugar - 1 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 teaspoon, toasted
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped

Steps

1. In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil to create the dressing.
2. Add the sliced red chili pepper and chopped green onion to the dressing and stir well.
3. Shuck the fresh oysters and place them on a serving plate.
4. Drizzle the prepared dressing generously over the oysters.
5. Sprinkle the toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro on top.
6. Serve immediately, chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

• Calories: 150
• Protein: 10 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 40 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.
• High in zinc, supporting immune function.

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