Crispy Bellflower (Doraji) Stir-fry with No Bitterness
Crispy Bellflower (Doraji) Stir-fry with No Bitterness
Make Delicious Bellflower Stir-fry using Baek Jong Won’s Method: Removing Bitterness for Ceremonial/Holiday Dishes and Side Dishes!
Let’s make a delicious bellflower stir-fry without any bitterness. Enjoy its satisfying crispiness!
Main Ingredients- 1 pack Bellflower roots (prepared)
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 1 handful Green onions (chopped)
- 1 handful Red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 2 tsp Perilla oil (Deulgireum)
For Removing Bitterness- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Sugar
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Today, we’re going to make a delicious bellflower stir-fry that’s wonderfully crispy. It’s a taste everyone will love, without any hint of bitterness!
Step 2
First, it’s crucial to effectively remove the bitterness from the bellflower. For the first step, soak the prepared bellflower roots in cold water for at least 1 hour. This process will help draw out a significant amount of the bellflower’s characteristic bitterness. After an hour, gently squeeze out excess water from the bellflower. Then, add 1 teaspoon of sugar and 1 teaspoon of salt to the bellflower and knead it gently with your hands. You’ll notice a slightly milky liquid being released; this further helps in removing bitterness. Discard this liquid and rinse the bellflower once more under clean running water. Now, bring a pot of water to a boil and blanch the bellflower very briefly. Be careful not to over-blanch, as it can make the texture mushy.
Step 3
Now that the bitterness is removed, it’s time to stir-fry the bellflower. Heat a pan over medium-low heat, add 2 teaspoons of perilla oil, and gently stir-fry the blanched bellflower. Since the bellflower was lightly blanched, you don’t need to cook it for a long time. The key is to maintain its crisp texture.
Step 4
Once the bellflower is lightly stir-fried, add the thinly sliced red bell pepper and chopped green onions, and stir-fry them together. This will add beautiful color and enhance the flavor. You can also add a little minced garlic here (optional, but recommended for extra flavor) and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame seeds for nuttiness. Finally, season the dish with salt and sugar to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
Step 5
Give everything a final quick stir, and your crispy and delicious bellflower stir-fry is ready! It’s absolutely wonderful served with warm rice. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator and enjoy them as a healthy side dish.
