Simple Tofu Recipe with Crown Daisies (Ssukgat Dubu Muchim)
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Simple Tofu Recipe with Crown Daisies (Ssukgat Dubu Muchim)
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This traditional type of simple tofu recipe uses fragrant Korean greens like ssukgat (crown daisies), minari (water dropwort/Japanese parsley/Chinese celery) and cham namul (참나물). For those of you who cannot find these Korean herbs, you can substitute water cress or even spinach.
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Ingredients
- 6 oz tofu 1/2 pack, firm
- 4 cup crown daisies loosely packed
- 1/4 - 3/8 tsp sea salt good quality; or kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
- 4 cup water
- 1/2 tsp salt (for boiling)
- water cold; for bath use
- cheesecloth medium grade
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water and 1/2 tsp salt.
- Rinse crown daisies and remove any thick stems. Tear leaves into palm size pieces.
- Wrap tofu in cheesecloth and extract extra liquid from tofu by wringing with your hands.
- Transfer tofu crumbles to a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Prepare a cold water bath by filling a large bowl with cold water.
- When water is boiling, quickly blanch crown daisies (ssukgat).
- Cook for 10-15 seconds. Remove immediately and submerge them in cold water bath to stop cooking.
- Drain crown daisies once they are cooled and remove excess water by grabbing a handful and squeezing them in your hands.
- If you feel the crown daisies are too big, cut them into smaller pieces.
- To the bowl with tofu crumbles, add cut crown daisies.
- Add salt, dash of black pepper and sesame oil. Toss and mix. Taste and adjust by adding more salt.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds. If you want more nuttiness, you can crush them between your fingers.
Notes
- This traditional type of simple tofu recipe uses fragrant Korean herbs like ssukgat (crown daisies), minari (water dropwort/Japanese parsley/Chinese celery) and cham namul (참나물). If these Korean herbs are hard to find, you can substitute water cress or even spinach.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
96kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Sodium
268mg
(11%)
Potassium
210mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
1.2mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 96 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 96kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 268mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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