Korean Soy-Sesame Minari Muchim (4 Side Servings) — original cooking video
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Official cooking video · Maangchi · YOUTUBEKorean Soy-Sesame Minari Muchim (4 Side Servings)
This mild Korean banchan keeps minari's fragrance by briefly blanching and seasoning it with soy, garlic and sesame oil.
Ingredients
servings: 4 · Check ingredients
Steps
- 01
Trim tough stem ends and wilted leaves; rinse minari carefully under running water.
- 02
Blanch in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, removing when stems soften slightly but remain vivid green.
- 03
Rinse immediately in cold water, squeeze out moisture and cut into 4–5 cm pieces.
- 04
Toss with soy sauce, minced garlic, scallion, sesame oil and crushed sesame seeds.
- 05
Serve as a small banchan with rice; avoid overcooking to preserve aroma.
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Before you cook
Use only sold food-grade minari; do not forage unidentified water plants. Check soy, wheat in soy sauce and sesame allergies. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours.
Allergens: soy, wheat (check soy sauce), sesame
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