Chewy and Delicious Stir-Fried Sea Mustard Stems (No Fishy Smell!)
Flavorful Stir-Fried Sea Mustard Stems
Enjoy a delicious stir-fried sea mustard stem dish with a chewy texture and a wonderful balance of oceanic flavor and crisp vegetables. This recipe ensures no fishy smell and results in a delightfully firm bite, making it a perfect side dish for rice. Easy to follow with simple ingredients for everyone!
Main Ingredients- Salted sea mustard stems 510g
- Onion 2 (medium)
- Carrot 1/2 (small)
Seasoning- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup 2.5 Tbsp (or regular soy sauce)
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds a pinch
- Cooking oil 2 Tbsp
- Soy sauce for soup 2.5 Tbsp (or regular soy sauce)
- Minced garlic 1 Tbsp
- Sesame seeds a pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients for a delicious stir-fried sea mustard stem dish. Wash the onion and carrot thoroughly.
Step 2
Salted sea mustard stems are quite salty, so removing the saltiness is crucial. Rinse them thoroughly under running water 3-4 times to remove excess salt. The more you rinse, the less fishy they will taste.
Step 3
Julienne the onion and carrot for added color and crunch. While the water is boiling in a pot, drain the rinsed sea mustard stems in a colander.
Step 4
Once the water is boiling vigorously, add the prepared sea mustard stems to the pot and blanch them briefly.
Step 5
After the sea mustard stems start boiling again, cook for about 2 minutes. This step helps remove remaining saltiness and improves the texture.
Step 6
Rinse the blanched sea mustard stems under cold water, shaking them gently. This thorough rinsing is key to eliminating any potential fishy odor.
Step 7
Cut the drained sea mustard stems into bite-sized pieces. Avoid cutting them too long, as it can be inconvenient for stir-frying.
Step 8
Now, let’s start stir-frying. Add cooking oil to the pan, followed by minced garlic and soy sauce for soup (or regular soy sauce).
Step 9
Add the julienned onion and carrot to the pan and turn on the heat immediately. Stir-frying on high heat preserves the crispness of the vegetables.
Step 10
Stir the vegetables 2-3 times, just until they begin to soften slightly. Avoid overcooking them at this stage.
Step 11
Once the vegetables are lightly stir-fried, add all the prepared sea mustard stems and continue to stir-fry together.
Step 12
Keep the heat on high and stir-fry the sea mustard stems and vegetables quickly. The residual moisture from the sea mustard stems will prevent them from sticking to the pan, even on high heat.
Step 13
How long should you stir-fry the sea mustard stems? Cook until the onions become translucent and softened. Overcooking can make the stems tough.
Step 14
Finally, sprinkle with sesame seeds. You’ll have a delicious stir-fried sea mustard stem dish that isn’t too salty, has no fishy smell, and boasts a wonderful chewy texture! Enjoy it with a warm bowl of rice.
