Nutritious Purslane Salad with Miso Dressing
Recipe for Miso-Seasoned Purslane: How to Blanch Purslane for a Delicious Side Dish
We’ve made a delicious side dish using purslane, one of the abundant greens available these days. ^^ Purslane is packed with various vitamins and has historically been called ‘longevity vegetable’ or ‘longevity greens’ because it was believed to promote a long life when consumed. This recipe features a miso-based dressing, and I’ll also show you the best way to blanch the greens. ^^
Main Ingredients
- Purslane 116g
Seasoning
- Miso paste 1 tsp
- Korean soy sauce (guk-ganjang) 1 tsp
- Oligosaccharide (or honey/syrup) 2 tsp
- Sesame oil 2 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (gochugaru) 1 tsp
- Minced garlic 1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp
- Miso paste 1 tsp
- Korean soy sauce (guk-ganjang) 1 tsp
- Oligosaccharide (or honey/syrup) 2 tsp
- Sesame oil 2 tsp
- Red pepper flakes (gochugaru) 1 tsp
- Minced garlic 1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds 1 tsp
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the purslane thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Handle the greens gently to avoid bruising.
Step 2
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Once boiling, add 1 teaspoon of salt to the water. This helps to season the greens slightly and remove any bitterness.
Step 3
Turn off the heat briefly before adding the purslane. Blanch the greens for just about 3 seconds – think of it as a quick dip. The key is to not overcook them; they should just wilt slightly.
Step 4
Immediately remove the blanched purslane from the hot water and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. This shocking in cold water stops the cooking process, helps retain the vibrant green color, and prevents the greens from becoming mushy.
Step 5
Gently squeeze out any excess water from the blanched purslane. In a mixing bowl, combine the purslane with all the seasoning ingredients: 1 tsp miso paste, 1 tsp Korean soy sauce (guk-ganjang), 2 tsp oligosaccharide (or your preferred sweetener), 2 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp gochugaru (red pepper flakes), 1 tsp minced garlic, and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds.
Step 6
Gently mix and massage the seasoning into the purslane with your hands until everything is well combined. Be careful not to squeeze too hard, as this can break the delicate greens. Once evenly coated, transfer to a serving dish, and your delicious purslane salad is ready to enjoy!
