Amazing Asian Greens
You can actually use ANY greens for this recipe. But dandelion, tatsoi, mizuna or mustard actually make this recipe shine. You can also add a touch of raw honey for a seeter twist.
Course
Apppetizer
,
Basics
,
Main Dish
,
Side Dish
Servings
Prep Time
4
20
minutes
Cook Time
5 to 8
minutes
Servings
Prep Time
4
20
minutes
Cook Time
5 to 8
minutes
Ingredients
2
bunches
good bitter greens
1 to 2
gallon
water
in a large stock pot
2
tbsp
peanut oil
2
tsp
roasted sesame oil
1/4
cup
green onions
About 4 chopped finely green tops included
2 to 4
tbsp
good soy sauce
1
tbsp
rice vinegar
1/4
tsp
kosher sea salt
1
tbsp
sesame seeds
lightly toasted
Instructions
Remove toughest ends from stems of greens, and wash leaves thoroughly.
Bring 4 quarts water to a boil in an 8-quart Dutch oven or stockpot. Add greens, and cook 3 to 5 minutes to just blanch; drain well.
Place greens on paper towels, and squeeze until barely moist; set aside.
Coat a sauté pan with peanut oil, and place over medium heat until well hot.
Add green onions, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender.
Add greens, soy sauce, vinegar, oil, and salt; sauté until thoroughly heated.
Spoon into a serving bowl, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Recipe Notes