Lettuce and Chive Salad, Korean Style (Mark Bittman)

How to Cook Everything Vegetarian, Mark Bittman

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  dark sesame oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce
• 1  tablespoon rice vinegar (or other mild vinegar)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  minced garlic
• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 8  ounces chives (2 large bunches)
• 4  cups  tender lettuce (or mixed lettuces)
• 1  tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions

1. Make dressing by combining sesame oil, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and about 1 tablespoons water.
2. Wash and dry chives, then cut into 1-2 inch links; toss with the lettuce, then pour the dressing over all and toss again.
3. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately.