Savory Stir-fried Korean Wild Mustard Greens with Perilla Seeds
Savory Stir-fried Korean Wild Mustard Greens with Perilla Seeds
The Perfect Pairing: Stir-fried Wild Mustard Greens with Perilla Powder
This dish, made with fresh Korean wild mustard greens (meo-u-dae), offers a rich and deep flavor profile that’s truly delightful. After blanching and peeling the tender greens, we stir-fry them with aromatic perilla powder and savory seasonings to create a fantastic side dish that pairs perfectly with rice. This recipe is a special treat, lovingly prepared using ingredients my husband brought home, ensuring a dish the whole family will enjoy.
Main Ingredients- Korean Wild Mustard Greens (Meo-u-dae): 2 large handfuls
- Green Onion (Scallion): 1 stalk
- Red Chili Pepper or Green Chili Pepper: 1
- Perilla Seed Powder: 2 tablespoons
Seasoning- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Perilla Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Minced Garlic: 1 tablespoon
- Soup Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang): 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: a pinch (for garnish)
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Perilla Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Minced Garlic: 1 tablespoon
- Soup Soy Sauce (Guk-ganjang): 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
- Toasted Sesame Seeds: a pinch (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the Mustard Greens: First, bring a pot of water to a boil with 1 tablespoon of salt. Blanch the wild mustard greens for at least 10 minutes until tender. Once blanched, rinse them under cold water and carefully peel off the outer skin. Rinse the peeled greens again under clean water, drain them well, and then cut them into bite-sized pieces, about 5-7 cm long.
Step 2
Prepare Aromatics: Slice the green onion diagonally into about 0.5 cm thick pieces. Finely chop the red (or green) chili pepper after removing the seeds to add color and a hint of spice.
Step 3
Mix Seasonings: Measure out 2 tablespoons of perilla seed powder for its nutty aroma and 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.
Step 4
First Stir-fry: Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of perilla oil. Add the prepared wild mustard greens and stir-fry for a few minutes. Pour in 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce and season with salt to your preference.
Step 5
Simmer for Tenderness: Once the greens are somewhat stir-fried, cover the pan with a lid and continue to cook over medium heat for about 1 minute. This steaming process will help tenderize the greens, making them softer and more palatable.
Step 6
Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the sliced green onion, minced garlic, chopped chili pepper, and the perilla seed powder to the pan. Stir-fry everything together for another minute, ensuring the perilla powder’s fragrance is released. It’s best to do this quickly over medium-high heat for about a minute to preserve the nutty aroma.
Step 7
Serve: Once all ingredients are well combined and heated through, turn off the heat. Garnish with a pinch of toasted sesame seeds. Your delicious and aromatic stir-fried wild mustard greens with perilla seeds are ready!
Step 8
Enjoy: The rich flavor of the perilla seeds and the refreshing taste of the wild mustard greens create a wonderful harmony. You can serve this over hot rice for a simple yet satisfying meal, or as a delightful side dish.
