Nutrient-Rich Dried Radish Greens: How to Properly Prepare and Store Them
From Cleaning to Freezing: A Complete Guide to Preparing Dried Radish Greens for Beginners
It takes some time, but properly preparing and storing nutrient-packed dried radish greens means you can enjoy them anytime! It’s not difficult, so follow along slowly.
Drying Radish Greens: Preparation and Storage
- Dried radish greens (Siraegi)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, soak the dried radish greens thoroughly in clean water. Boil them over high heat for about 30 minutes until they become tender. This process helps the greens rehydrate and softens the tough core, making them much easier to prepare.
Step 2
Once the radish greens are boiled, turn off the heat and let them cool down in the pot. While it’s generally recommended to let them cool completely in the water, which usually takes about 8 hours, a practical tip for busy individuals is to boil them around 9 PM and leave them until 7 PM the next day. This extended soaking time is key to achieving soft greens.
Step 3
After finishing dinner and returning home, I immediately started peeling the radish greens. I was a little worried they might become too mushy or lose their flavor from soaking too long, but thankfully, they remained perfectly fresh and intact.
Step 4
Peeling the radish greens is quite simple. Grasp the end of a strand and gently rub it; the outer skin will peel off easily, much like a thin plastic film. Although it might seem like a lot at first, peeling each piece one by one is surprisingly quick, allowing you to use your time efficiently.
Step 5
The outer skins that have been peeled off feel slightly tough to the touch, similar to the texture of a thin plastic wrap. These skins can be a bit fibrous for cooking, so it’s best to set them aside or discard them.
Step 6
It looked like a large quantity, but after peeling, it amounted to about a handful. Since preparing radish greens takes a fair amount of time, it’s highly beneficial to prepare a large batch at once. This way, when you decide to cook with them later, they’ll be ready to use, saving you significant time.
Step 7
After preparation, place the radish greens into a zipper bag without squeezing out all the water. Keeping them slightly moist before freezing helps prevent them from sticking together and ensures they stay fresh for later use. Frozen this way, they can be stored for quite a long time.
