Lettuce And Chive Salad, Korean Style (Mark Bittman) - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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