Fragrant Naengi Muchim (Seasoned Shepherd's Purse) in Doenjang
A spring greens side dish of blanched shepherd's purse gently tossed with doenjang and toasted sesame oil seasoning.
Translated from Korean by AI and not yet checked by a native speaker. Amounts and numbers are taken directly from the original recipe. Read the Korean original →
Thoroughly washed shepherd's purse is briefly blanched in boiling water for 1 minute and rinsed in cold water. Tossed with a base seasoning of commercial doenjang and corn syrup, then finished with toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds, this makes a savory spring side dish.
- Servings
- 2–3 servings
- Cook time
- 1 minprep not included
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Not spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Shepherd's purse (naengi)150 g
Seasoning
- Commercial doenjang (Korean soybean paste)1 tbsp
- Corn syrup (mulyeot)1 tsp
- Minced garlic1 tsp
- Minced green onion1 tbsp
- Water1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1/2 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1/2 tbsp
- Trim away yellowed leaves or tough stems, soak in water to let dirt and debris settle to the bottom, and swish to rinse several times until the water runs clear.
Steps
Trim away yellowed leaves or tough stems.
Shepherd's purse can hold more dirt than you might expect, so soak it in water to let dirt and debris settle to the bottom, then swish and rinse several times until the water runs clear.
Add the shepherd's purse to rolling boiling water and blanch for about 1 minute.
Submerge in cold water to rinse, squeeze out the moisture tightly, and cut into bite-sized lengths.
Combine and mix all seasoning ingredients except for the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds.
In a bowl, add the shepherd's purse, the seasoning mixture, toasted sesame seeds, and toasted sesame oil, then toss gently by hand to finish.
FAQ
How long should shepherd's purse be blanched in boiling water?
Add it to rolling boiling water, blanch briefly for about 1 minute, and immediately submerge in cold water to rinse.
How do you clean and prepare shepherd's purse?
Pluck off yellow leaves and tough stems, soak in water so debris settles to the bottom, and swish to rinse several times until the water runs clear.
When do you add the toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds?
Mix the doenjang seasoning ingredients first, then add the prepared shepherd's purse, the seasoning, toasted sesame oil, and toasted sesame seeds together into a bowl and toss gently.
Can I use another sweetener instead of corn syrup? AI-generated
Generally, you can substitute oligosaccharide syrup (oligodang), honey, or green plum syrup (maesil-cheong) to adjust the sweetness.
