Baek Jong-won's Seasoned Bellflower Root (Doraji Namul)

Cooking tips 💡

• Pre-washed bellflower root sold in supermarkets has much of the bitterness already removed, making it easier to cook. If using fresh bellflower root, rub it thoroughly with salt to remove the acrid taste first.
• While regular water can be used if rice water is unavailable, using rice water, either fully or partially, is much more effective in reducing bitterness.
• To maintain the clean, white color of the dish, it's recommended to season mainly with salt rather than soy sauce.
• Besides stir-frying the scallions first, an alternative method is to combine the bellflower root with all seasonings (sesame oil, scallions, garlic, salt, etc.) beforehand, rub them together vigorously by hand until a milky liquid appears, and then stir-fry the mixture in the pan. This also yields a delicious result.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those who want to make a tender seasoned bellflower root dish without its characteristic bitterness or acrid taste.
• ⭐Those preparing a clean and savory side dish for holiday feasts or ancestral rites.
• ⭐Those who want to achieve a deep bellflower root flavor through the harmony of basic seasonings and a braised stir-fry method.