Fragrant Seasoned Petasites (Meawi) with Gochujang
Boost Your Appetite This Spring! Recipe for Gochujang-Seasoned Petasites (Meawi) Rich in Vitamins and Calcium (Complete Guide from Preparation to Finishing Touches)
Create a delicious side dish with Petasites (Meawi), bursting with the fresh energy of spring. It’s not only healthy, packed with Vitamin A and calcium, but also boasts a captivating aroma and a pleasantly bitter taste that stimulates your appetite. Utilize the Petasites roots and leaves you’ve obtained – the leaves and stems make for an aromatic spring side dish, while the roots can be planted in your garden for future enjoyment. This is a healthy side dish you can enjoy for a lifetime once planted. Try making this delightful Petasites dish right now!
Petasites (Meawi) Seasoned Dish Ingredients
- 133g Petasites (Meawi) (cleaned and washed)
- 1 bowl of cold noodle water (for blanching)
- 1 Tbsp coarse sea salt (for blanching)
- 1 Tbsp Gochujang (Korean chili paste)
- 1 tsp minced garlic (small coffee spoon size)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp roasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
[How to prepare Petasites (Meawi)] First, check the condition of your Petasites. For very young shoots, simply remove any dirt, debris, or wilted leaves. If the stems are thick, to prevent them from becoming tough, gently peel the outer layer lengthwise starting from the stem’s end. Be aware that your hands might turn dark from the sap, but this color will fade naturally over time, so don’t worry. 
Step 2
Once prepared, wash the Petasites thoroughly under running water several times. After washing, place them in a colander to drain the water.
Step 3
[Blanching Petasites (Meawi)] Bring 1 bowl of cold noodle water (approximately 1 liter) to a boil in a pot over high heat. Once the water is boiling, add 1 tablespoon of coarse sea salt, then add the Petasites and blanch for a very short time, about 10-15 seconds. (If you have a larger quantity of Petasites, extend the blanching time slightly.) Pre-boiling the water can help shorten the overall cooking time. 
Step 4
Immediately rinse the blanched Petasites under cold running water 2-3 times to cool them down and remove any bitterness or the boiled aroma.
Step 5
Gently squeeze out the excess water from the rinsed Petasites using your hands. Be careful not to squeeze too hard, as this can result in a raw taste; squeeze with moderate pressure. Once the water is squeezed out, cut the Petasites into bite-sized pieces. If the stems were thick, cut them into smaller pieces for easier eating.
Step 6
[Seasoning and Mixing] In a bowl, combine the prepared Petasites with all the seasoning ingredients. Gently mix them together with your hands. Add 1 tsp of minced garlic, 1 Tbsp of Gochujang, and 1 Tbsp of sesame oil. (If you’d like to add doenjang, mixing Gochujang and doenjang in a 1:1 ratio will create a deeper flavor.) Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference. 
Step 7
Gently toss the seasoned Petasites to ensure the flavors are well-distributed. Arrange the delicious seasoned Petasites in a serving dish. Finally, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of roasted sesame seeds over the top for an added nutty aroma, completing your flavorful Petasites dish with Gochujang.
