Grasping Fern Pasta with Savory Undertones
An Exquisite Fusion of East and West! Try This Fern Pasta, You Won’t Regret It ★
An exceptional dish born from the union of Korea’s precious fiddlehead ferns and Italy’s iconic pasta. We’ve enhanced its depth and rich umami with ‘Yeondoo,’ a fresh seasoning, creating a flavor explosion that will truly elevate your taste buds. This recipe’s uniqueness has even been recognized on television! Forget ordinary pasta; bring the wholesome goodness and novel taste of fern pasta, a signature dish from a renowned pasta restaurant, right into your kitchen!
Essential Ingredients- 60g Spaghetti
- 100g Boiled Fiddlehead Ferns (rinsed under running water)
- 1/8 Onion (small)
- 3 Scallions
- 6 cloves Garlic
Seasoning Ingredients- 2 Tbsp Yeondoo (lightly aged or mild variety)
- 100ml Water
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil (for sautéing garlic)
- 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for finishing)
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt (for boiling pasta)
- 2 Tbsp Yeondoo (lightly aged or mild variety)
- 100ml Water
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 Tbsp Grapeseed Oil (for sautéing garlic)
- 1/2 Tbsp Olive Oil (for finishing)
- 1/2 Tbsp Salt (for boiling pasta)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the boiled fiddlehead ferns by cutting them into approximately 4-5 cm lengths. Thinly slice the onion. Having your ingredients prepped makes the cooking process much smoother.
Step 2
Wash the scallions thoroughly and finely chop them. The fresh aroma of the scallions will further enhance the pasta’s flavor profile.
Step 3
In a large pot, bring 2 liters of water and 1/2 Tbsp of salt to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, add the spaghetti and cook for about 7 minutes, which is one minute less than the package instructions suggest. Cooking the pasta slightly under al dente is ideal, as it will finish cooking in the sauce.
Step 4
Heat 3 Tbsp of grapeseed oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the 6 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced or minced, and reduce the heat to low. Sauté gently until the garlic turns a light golden brown and releases its aroma. Once fragrant, add the sliced onions and the prepared fiddlehead ferns. Stir-fry over medium heat until the ingredients are well combined.
Step 5
When the onions become translucent and softened, and the ferns start releasing a subtle aroma, pour in 100ml of water and 2 Tbsp of ‘Yeondoo.’ Yeondoo is a liquid seasoning that imparts a cleaner, deeper umami flavor than soy sauce. Continue to stir-fry until the sauce reduces and coats the ingredients. This simmering process allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 6
Drain the cooked spaghetti and add it directly to the pan with the sauce. Quickly toss to combine, ensuring the pasta absorbs the flavors evenly. Finally, sprinkle in 1/4 tsp of black pepper and add the chopped scallions. Sauté briefly. Turn off the heat, drizzle with 1/2 Tbsp of olive oil for a fragrant finish, and serve immediately. Enjoy this unique pasta, featuring the distinct texture of fiddlehead ferns and the deep umami of Yeondoo!
