Chwinamul Muchim

Name: Chwinamul Muchim
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: 6 oz fresh aster greens, trimmed; 1 tsp coarse salt; 1 tbsp soup soy sauce; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 stalk scallion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, crushed

Blanched aster greens tossed with savory soup soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame oil. This classic Korean banchan delivers a fragrant, herbal flavor profile.

15 minEasyServes 445 cal/serving

KoreanSideStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbHigh FiberGluten-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 oz fresh aster greens, trimmed
1 tsp coarse salt
1 tbsp soup soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk scallion, finely chopped
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, crushed

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in 1 tsp coarse salt.
2

Add 6 oz trimmed fresh aster greens and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until tender.
3

Drain greens immediately and plunge into cold water to stop cooking.
4

Squeeze out excess water thoroughly with your hands, then chop greens into bite-sized lengths.
5

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tbsp soup soy sauce, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 stalk finely chopped scallion, 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil, and 1 tsp crushed toasted sesame seeds.
6

Add the prepared greens to the bowl and toss gently by hand to season evenly.

Questions

How long does Chwinamul Muchim keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Chwinamul Muchim?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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