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Chwinamul Muchim

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

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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. 1

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

  2. 2

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

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

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

  5. 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. 6

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

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Questions

What is Chwinamul Muchim?

Blanched aster greens tossed with savory soup soy sauce, garlic, and toasted sesame oil. This classic Korean banchan delivers a fragrant, herbal flavor profile. This reference files it under Korean side: made on the stovetop, rated easy and about 15 minutes start to finish.

Why blanch first in Chwinamul Muchim?

Step 2 reads: "Add 6 oz trimmed fresh aster greens and blanch for 1 to 2 minutes until tender." The quick boil in step 2 sets the color and takes off the raw edge. If the step follows it with cold water, that is to stop the cooking at once so the vegetables stay bright and crisp.

Is there a substitute for toasted sesame oil in Chwinamul Muchim?

The entry for Chwinamul Muchim calls for 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil. In its place: There is no neutral substitute for the toasted flavor. Warm a spoonful of sesame seeds in a neutral oil, or leave it out and finish with toasted seeds.

Is Chwinamul Muchim low-carb?

A serving of Chwinamul Muchim carries 4 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 20 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 4 percent.

Does Chwinamul Muchim contain sesame?

Yes: 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds, crushed. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, soy and sesame. Seeds used as a garnish can simply be left off; the oil has no true substitute. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Chwinamul Muchim?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 4 g of carbohydrate in about 45 calories, with 2 g protein and 3 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 280 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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