Korean Avocado (Mayak Avocado)
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Korean Avocado (Mayak Avocado)
Description
This dish features ripe but firm avocado cut into chunks and marinated in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, maple syrup, garlic, ginger, white and green onions, vinegar, and a splash of water. Toasted sesame seeds and sliced Thai chilies provide texture and heat. The avocado is gently mixed to maintain shape and then refrigerated for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Mayak Avocado can be served over rice, grilled fish, toast, or as a side salad. The sauce balances salty, sweet, and tangy elements enhanced by aromatic garlic and ginger. Toasting the sesame seeds before adding them deepens their nuttiness.
To toast sesame seeds, heat them in a dry pan over medium heat, stirring frequently until lightly browned, usually 2-4 minutes. Cool before mixing into the dish.
Ingredients
- ½ c soy sauce
- ½ c water
- ¼ c maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar or rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger if using dry ginger, only use ½ teaspoon or omit, minced
- ½ c green onions aka spring onions or scallions, finely sliced
- ¼ c onion white, sweet, finely diced
- 3 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
- 1-3 Thai chili These are extremely spicy, beware and reduce amount as needed, sliced
- 2 avocado Choose ripe but firm avocados for this, peeled, pitted and cut into ½" chunks
- cucumber For garnish, optional, sliced cucumber, shredded nori (dry seaweed), or sesame oil
- cherry tomato
- chive flower
- nori
- sesame oil
Instructions
- Add soy sauce, garlic, ginger, green onions, sweet onions, syrup, chilis, sesame seeds and vinegar to a medium bowl. Stir well to incorporate the syrup. Add water and stir again.
- Add chopped avocados (and cucumbers and cherry tomatoes if using) and stir gently so you don't break up or mash the avocado.
- Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over rice, spoon it over grilled fish, scoop it onto toast, on top of salad or enjoy it on it's own as a side dish.
Notes
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat, stirring frequently for 2-4 minutes until lightly browned and aromatic.
- Use ripe yet firm avocados to maintain chunk integrity during mixing and marinating.
- Chill the prepared avocado mixture for 20-30 minutes to enhance flavor melding before serving.
- This dish works well as a topping for rice, grilled fish, toast, or as a refreshing side salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 1634mg | 68% |
| Potassium | 679mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 281IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 113mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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