Korean wild vegetables and seasonal cooking

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Ssukgat muchim (쑥갓나물) is a simple dish made with lightly seasoned crown daisy greens.

It focuses on preserving the natural aroma of ssukgat.


Ingredients

  • ssukgat (쑥갓)
  • salt (소금)
  • sesame oil (참기름)
  • sesame (참깨)

Keep the seasoning minimal.


Preparation

  1. Lightly blanch the ssukgat
  2. Drain and cool
  3. Season with salt, sesame oil, and sesame

A Note on Salt

Salt is enough.

No soy sauce, no strong seasoning.

It keeps the flavor clean.


A Note on Aroma

The aroma of ssukgat is volatile.

Handle gently.

Too much seasoning will cover it.


Texture

  • soft leaves
  • slightly crisp stems

Light and delicate.


Why It Matters

Ssukgat is not about strong flavor.

It is about aroma.


A Note on Simplicity

This dish works because it is simple.

Just enough seasoning to support the ingredient.

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