Korean Stir-fried Bracken Fern
Gosari-bokkeum is a classic Korean side dish of rehydrated bracken fern stir-fried with soy sauce, minced garlic, and perilla oil. The fern absorbs the nutty perilla aroma during cooking, while soy sauce layers in a deep, earthy savoriness. Its texture stays tender with a slight bite, making it easy to eat alongside other dishes. Gosari-bokkeum is a staple component of bibimbap and appears on nearly every Korean holiday table as one of the essential namul dishes.
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Instructions
- 1
Trim bracken and cut into 6 cm pieces, removing tough parts.
- 2
Heat perilla oil and stir-fry garlic and onion for 1 minute.
- 3
Add bracken and stir-fry 2 minutes to coat with oil.
- 4
Add soy sauce and water, then braise-stir over medium heat for 4 minutes.
- 5
Add green onion and sesame seeds, stir-fry 1 more minute.
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