Chwinamul Bokkeum (Stir-fried Aster Scaber)
a Korean side dish made with dried chwinamul (aster scaber)
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- about 2 ounces dried chwinamul (see note)
- 1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or regular soy sauce) or to taste
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil or perilla oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds or perilla seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped scallion
Instructions
- 1
Place the chwinamul in a medium to large pot filled with water ⅔ of the way.
- 2
Bring it to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and continue to boil, covered, until the stem part is soft, about 30 minutes. It doesn’t have to be completely tender at this point. Turn off the heat, and cool the chwinamul in the cooking water until completely cooled and softened, up to 3 to 4 hours. Drain and wash thoroughly 2 to 3 times. Drain again.
- 3
Cut into 3-inch lengths if long. In a skillet, season the chwinamul with the soup soy sauce and minced garlic. Let it stand for 10 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Sauté with cooking oil for about 4 - 5 minutes over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup of water. Stir in the sesame oil, and toss with sesame seeds and scallion before turning the heat off.