Aromatic Perilla Oil Fern Stem One-Pan Pasta
Aromatic Perilla Oil Fern Stem One-Pan Pasta
Recipe for a Simple One-Pan Pasta Using Leftover Ancestral Ritual Vegetables (Fern Stems)
What do you do with leftover vegetables from ancestral rituals or memorial services? For those seeking a fresh and novel dish beyond bibimbap, I highly recommend this recipe. This is my go-to ‘Aromatic Perilla Oil Fern Stem One-Pan Pasta,’ which I’ve made about three times now. The ingredients and steps are incredibly simple, yet the taste is guaranteed, so please give it a try!
Ingredients (Serves 2)- Pasta (for 2 servings)
- Fern stem vegetables (seasoned, appropriate amount)
- Spicy chili peppers 2.5
- Minced garlic 2 Tbsp
- Anchovy sauce 1/2 Tbsp
- Perilla oil 2 Tbsp
- Salt to taste
- Grapeseed oil, as needed
- Whole black pepper, a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the ingredients. You only need to finely chop the spicy chili peppers. Heat a wide pan over medium heat, add a little grapeseed oil, and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Once the garlic aroma fills the air, add the chopped spicy chili peppers and stir-fry them together. Simultaneously, bring water to a boil in a pot to have hot water ready.
Step 2
Once the water is boiling, add the pasta and pour in enough hot water to cover the pasta slightly. Add 1/2 Tbsp of anchovy sauce for umami. Here’s a crucial tip! The seasoned fern stem vegetables I’m using today are mildly seasoned. You’ll need to adjust the amount of anchovy sauce depending on the saltiness of your fern stem vegetables. If the fern stems are already salty, reduce or omit the anchovy sauce, aiming for the final pasta to be slightly on the lighter side in terms of seasoning. If you don’t have pre-seasoned fern stems, you can use boiled and seasoned ones. Briefly microwave the fern stem vegetables to warm them up.
Step 3
You’ll notice the sauce gradually thickening. This process usually takes about 11 to 12 minutes in total. Make sure to stir occasionally to prevent the pasta from sticking.
Step 4
Once the pasta is cooked and the sauce has reached your desired consistency, turn off the heat. We’ll use the residual heat. While the pan is still hot, drizzle in 2 Tbsp of perilla oil and mix everything thoroughly. This will infuse the pasta with the nutty and aromatic flavor of the perilla oil.
Step 5
Serve the delicious 2-serving portion of fern stem one-pan pasta onto plates. For a more visually appealing presentation, you can add thinly sliced red chili peppers as a garnish.
Step 6
Now it’s time to enjoy! When eating, toss everything together well. I also like to add a grind of whole black pepper. The combination of the fragrant perilla oil and the savory taste of the fern stems is delightful. If you have leftover vegetables from ancestral rituals, I highly recommend trying this fern stem pasta recipe for a new and tasty meal!
