Nutty & Tender Fern Brake Stir-fry with Perilla Seeds
A Nutritious Fern Brake Stir-fry Flavored with Perilla Seeds
Often reserved for holiday feasts, fern brakes are a delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed year-round. My son particularly loves this dish, so I find myself making it quite often! Today, I’ve prepared it generously seasoned with nutty perilla seed powder for an extra layer of flavor and texture.
Main Ingredients
- 300g prepared fern brakes
- 1.5 Tbsp soup soy sauce (guk-ganjang)
- 1/2 Tbsp minced garlic
Seasonings & Others
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- 1 Tbsp dried anchovy powder
- 1 Tbsp dried shiitake mushroom powder
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 red chili pepper (seeds removed and thinly sliced)
- 3 Tbsp perilla seed powder
- 1 Tbsp perilla oil
- 1/3 cup chopped green onion
- 1 Tbsp dried anchovy powder
- 1 Tbsp dried shiitake mushroom powder
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 red chili pepper (seeds removed and thinly sliced)
- 3 Tbsp perilla seed powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the fern brakes. If using dried fern brakes, soak and boil them until tender, then drain. Cut the prepared fern brakes into bite-sized pieces, about 3-4 cm long. In a bowl, combine the cut fern brakes with 1.5 Tbsp of soup soy sauce and 1/2 Tbsp of minced garlic. Gently mix and marinate for a short while to let the flavors meld.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp of perilla oil in a pan over low heat. Add the chopped green onions and stir-fry slowly until fragrant and golden brown. This process creates ‘pa-ki-reum’ (green onion oil), which adds a wonderful depth of flavor to the dish.
Step 3
Add the marinated fern brakes to the pan with the fragrant green onion oil and stir-fry briefly. Sprinkle in 1 Tbsp of dried anchovy powder and 1 Tbsp of dried shiitake mushroom powder. Pour in 1/3 cup of water. Stir everything together well, then cover the pan with a lid and let it simmer over medium-low heat until the fern brakes are tender.
Step 4
Continue to simmer, allowing the liquid to reduce until it’s slightly saucy. This is where the fern brakes will absorb all the delicious flavors.
Step 5
Once the liquid has reduced, add the thinly sliced red chili pepper for a hint of color and mild spice. Then, generously add 3 Tbsp of perilla seed powder, the star ingredient for that rich, nutty taste. Adding it towards the end preserves its fresh, nutty aroma.
Step 6
Gently stir everything together to combine the perilla seed powder and chili pepper with the fern brakes. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. Your delicious and nutty fern brake stir-fry is now complete! Serve warm with a side of rice.
