Spring Green Soybean Paste Stew: A Warm and Healthy Taste of Spring Made with Your Son
Spring Green Soybean Paste Stew Recipe: An Easy Recipe Even Beginners Can Succeed With
My son has started learning to cook mom’s recipes! So, we decided to make Spring Green Soybean Paste Stew together – a dish that’s not too difficult, builds confidence, and captures the freshness of spring. This simple yet heartfelt recipe is perfect for creating warm and delicious memories.
Main Ingredients- 1 bunch Spring greens (choose fresh ones)
- 3 Tbsp Soybean paste (adjust to your preference, using homemade or store-bought)
- 2 Tbsp Perilla oil (adds great flavor when stir-frying)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Introducing ‘Spring Green Soybean Paste Stew’, a dish filled with the warm energy of spring. It’s an easy and delicious menu item that allows you to enjoy the joy of cooking with family.
Step 2
First, wash the spring greens thoroughly. Cut them into bite-sized pieces, roughly 3-4cm, including both the leaves and stems. If you cut them too small, they might become mushy when cooked, so aim for a slightly chunkier cut.
Step 3
Heat 2 tablespoons of perilla oil in a pot over medium heat. Add the chopped spring greens and stir-fry gently until they wilt slightly. Then, add 3 tablespoons of soybean paste and mix it with the greens, stir-frying over low heat for 1-2 minutes to prevent burning. Pre-roasting the soybean paste deepens its savory flavor.
Step 4
After stir-frying the spring greens and soybean paste, pour in your desired amount of rice water (or anchovy-kelp broth). Bring it to a boil over high heat. Once it starts bubbling, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and stir well. Rice water makes the soybean paste stew smooth and rich.
Step 5
When the stew comes to a rolling boil again, add a generous amount of finely chopped green onions. Let it simmer for a little longer to allow the refreshing flavor and aroma of the green onions to meld into the broth. Avoid simmering for too long, as it might make the green onion flavor too strong; about 2-3 minutes should be perfect.
Step 6
As the stew simmers, foam may form on the surface. Skim this off gently with a spoon. This step will make the broth clearer and cleaner, enhancing both its appearance and delicate taste.
Step 7
Once all the steps are completed, your delicious Spring Green Soybean Paste Stew is ready! Enjoy it with a bowl of freshly cooked rice for a wonderful meal that captures the essence of spring. It’s even more delicious because we made it together, isn’t it?
