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Watercress namul

a simple side dish made with watercress

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch watercress (about 6 - 8 ounces)
  • 1 scallion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds (preferably crushed) Rub them hard between your thumb and index fingers to crush them.
  • salt to taste start with about 1/4 teaspoon

Instructions

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  1. Snip off any thick, tough stem ends with a knife. Wash the watercress thoroughly in cold water by swishing around, and drain.
  2. Boil about 10 cups of water with 2 teaspoons of salt. Blanch the watercress until wilted, 30 - 40 seconds.
  3. Quickly remove it from the pot, and shock in cold water to stop the cooking.
  4. Drain, and gently squeeze out excess water. Run the knife through a couple of times to cut them into 2 to 3-inch lengths.
  5. Add the remaing ingredients and mix everything well, by hand. Let it sit for at least 10 minutes for the seasonings to seep into the watercress.