Tangy Yuchae Namul Muchim (Seasoned Canola Greens)
A spring greens side dish enjoyed like a salad, lightly tossing tender rapeseed greens in a sweet and sour 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 →
Tender rapeseed greens before they bloom are tossed right on the spot with a simple seasoning. To season them evenly without the gochugaru clumping, sprinkle the chili flakes over the greens and add the seasoning sauce in batches. It also works wonderfully instead of green onion salad with grilled meats or as a bibimbap topping.
- Servings
- about 3–4 servings
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spiciness
- Mildly spicy
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Rapeseed greens (yuchae-namul)300 g
Seasoning
- Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)2 tbsp
- Regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang) (or brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang))2 tbsp
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Vinegar2 tbsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame oil1 tbsp
- Toasted sesame seeds1 tbsp
- Wash several times until no dirt remains.
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
At first glance, rapeseed greens almost look like young summer radish.
They are sold as thinnings just sprouting from the field, so they are small, tender, nutty, and delicious even eaten raw.
Wash several times until no dirt remains.
Make the seasoning
Add 2 tbsp regular soy sauce (jin-ganjang), 1 tbsp minced garlic, 2 tbsp vinegar, and 1 tbsp sugar, then mix until the sugar dissolves.
If you mix in the gochugaru beforehand, it clumps up and does not coat evenly, so it is easier to sprinkle it over the greens as you toss them.
Place the rapeseed greens in a mixing bowl.
Toss together
Sprinkle the gochugaru evenly over the greens a little at a time and add the prepared seasoning sauce a little at a time.
Add the gochugaru and seasoning while tossing to mix thoroughly.
Finish by adding toasted sesame oil and toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor.
Finish
Freshly tossed, it looks so inviting you cannot help but reach for your chopsticks.
Tossed instantly with simple seasonings, it is just like a fresh salad.
Ppunwife's tips
- If you mix in the gochugaru beforehand, it clumps up and does not coat evenly, so it is easier to sprinkle it over the greens as you toss them.
FAQ
Why shouldn't I mix the gochugaru with the liquid seasoning beforehand?
If you mix the gochugaru into the seasoning beforehand, it clumps and will not coat the greens evenly, so it is easier to sprinkle it over the greens little by little as you toss.
Can I use brewed soy sauce instead of regular soy sauce?
It is completely fine to use brewed soy sauce (yangjo-ganjang) instead of regular soy sauce.
What are some ways to enjoy seasoned rapeseed greens with other dishes?
Tossed in a tangy seasoning, it can be served with grilled meats instead of green onion salad, or added as a topping for bibimbap.
