Kim Dae-seok's Fernbrake Salad

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Fernbrake Salad
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: boiled fernbrake 400g; minced garlic 1 tablespoon; soy sauce 2 tablespoons; sesame oil 1 tablespoon; water 1/2 cup; perilla seed powder 1 tablespoon; salt a pinch; toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

A tender, chewy fernbrake salad with the nutty aroma of perilla seed powder and the rich umami of soy sauce.

35 min Difficulty Easy side dish

Main ingredients

fernbrakeperilla seed powder

Ingredients needed 4 servings

boiled fernbrake 400g

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minced garlic 1 tablespoon

soy sauce 2 tablespoons

sesame oil 1 tablespoon

water 1/2 cup

perilla seed powder 1 tablespoon

salt a pinch

toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe

Trim tough parts from the boiled fernbrake and cut into large, bite-sized pieces.
Add minced garlic 1 tablespoon, soy sauce 2 tablespoons, and sesame oil 1 tablespoon to the cut fernbrake. Mix well and let marinate for 20 minutes.
Place the marinated fernbrake in a pan and add 1/2 cup of water. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat.
Cook covered over medium heat for exactly 7 minutes, gently reducing the liquid until the fernbrake becomes soft.
After 7 minutes, remove the lid and lightly stir-fry over medium heat. Lower to low heat and add perilla seed powder 1 tablespoon, mixing thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning; if needed, add a pinch of salt to suit your preference.
Turn off the heat, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds 1 tablespoon, mix lightly, and serve.

Cut the fernbrake and marinate with minced garlic, soy sauce, and sesame oil for 20 minutes.
Add the fernbrake and 1/2 cup of water to a pan, cover, and cook over medium heat for 7 minutes.
Stir in perilla seed powder, adjust salt to taste, and finish with toasted sesame seeds.

Cooking tips

For ritual offerings, it’s best to omit the minced garlic.
Marinating the fernbrake first ensures the seasoning penetrates evenly without sitting on the surface, resulting in deeper flavor.
Adding perilla seed powder at the end balances the fernbrake’s slight bitterness and enhances its rich, nutty aroma.

Recommended for

Those who prefer tender, soft, and delicate-textured fernbrake salad.
Home cooks looking to create a deep-flavored side dish with subtle perilla seed richness.
People seeking a classic, traditional side dish perfect for holidays or as a bap ingredient.

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