Tender & Savory Braised Dried Radish Greens (Siraegi Bokkeum)
How to Make Delicious Stir-Fried Dried Radish Greens (Siraegi Bokkeum), from Boiling to Detailed Recipe
This stir-fried dried radish greens (siraegi bokkeum) is made by simmering tender, well-boiled radish greens until deeply flavorful and savory. Enjoy this delightful dish that gets even more delicious with every chew – a perfect side dish for any meal!
Main Ingredients- 300g Boiled dried radish greens (squeezed dry)
- 1/2 Daepa (Korean leek or large green onion)
- 200ml Anchovy-kelp broth
Seasoning- 2 Tbsp Guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Fish sauce (or tuna extract)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Perilla oil (deulgireum)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
- 2 Tbsp Guk-ganjang (Korean soup soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp Fish sauce (or tuna extract)
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp Perilla oil (deulgireum)
- Toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, thoroughly squeeze out excess water from the boiled dried radish greens. Then, cut them into approximately 5cm lengths, making them easy to eat. Cutting them to a manageable size will make stir-frying much easier.
Step 2
In a bowl, combine the prepared radish greens with 2 Tbsp of soup soy sauce, 1 Tbsp of fish sauce, 1 Tbsp of minced garlic, and 2 Tbsp of perilla oil for a nutty aroma. Gently massage the ingredients into the greens with your hands to marinate them well. Ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed for the best flavor.
Step 3
Wash the daepa (Korean leek or large green onion) and thinly slice it crosswise. The fragrant aroma of the leeks will beautifully enhance the overall taste of the stir-fried radish greens.
Step 4
Heat a pot over medium-low heat. Add all the marinated radish greens and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes. This step helps to remove any potential ‘green’ smell and allows the seasonings to meld better. After stir-frying, pour in the 200ml of anchovy-kelp broth, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until the radish greens become tender.
Step 5
Once the radish greens are tender, add the sliced daepa and toasted sesame seeds. Continue to stir-fry until the broth has reduced to a savory, sauce-like consistency. Taste the dish and add a tiny pinch of salt if needed to adjust the seasoning. Be careful not to over-salt.
Step 6
Finally, finish by stir-frying until the broth remains slightly moist and saucy, rather than completely dried out. This creates a deliciously tender and flavorful siraegi bokkeum that perfectly complements rice.
