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Miyeok Julgi Bokkeum (Korean Kelp Stem Accompaniment)

Miyeok Julgi Bokkeum (Korean Kelp Stem Accompaniment) is a traditional Koream recipe for a classic vegetarian accompaniment made from dried and salted kelp stems. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Korean version of: Korean Kelp Stem Accompaniment (Miyeok Julgi Bokkeum).

prep time

5 minutes

cook time

5 minutes

Total Time:

10 minutes

Serves:

8

Rating:

Tags : Vegetarian RecipesKorea Recipes

This is a classic Korean accompaniment that's a great savory and garlicky banchan that is really easy to make. A perfect way to enjoy the full flavors and nutrition of this wonderful sea plant. Though it's typically described as an accompaniment,it's really served as a starter.

Traditionally it's made from shredded, dried and salted wakame (Undaria pinnatifida) stems. Wakame is native to to cold, temperate coasts of the northwest Pacific Ocean. So if you're on the Atlantic coast you're out of luck. As a wild forager, however, you can substitute shredded, dried and salted kelp stems from Laminaria digitata (Oarweed) or Saccharina latissima (Sugar Kelp) or Alaria esculenta (Dabberlocks/Atlantic Wakame)).

Ingredients:

300g shredded, dried and salted kelp stems
1 tsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp garlic (chopped)
1 tbspp cooking sake (or mirin)
1/3 tsp sea salt (more or less to taste)
1/4 tsp sugar or more to taste
sesame seeds, to garnish

Method:

Take the salted seaweed stems out of their jar then rinse away all the excess salt by placing them in a bowl of water and swishing with your fingers. Drain the water then repeat the washing process two more times.

Taste the washed seaweed stems. They should not be salty, if they are leave in a bowl of water to soak for 20 minutes then taste again.

Place a wok or pan over medium-high heat. Once hot add the sesame oil and vegetable oil. Once hot add the drained seaweed and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, ensuring everything is well coated in oil.

Reduce the heat to medium then add the chopped garlic and sake (or mirin). Stir-fry for 1 minute more.

At this time, season to taste with salt then add the sugar. Mix to combine and taste again. Adjust the seasonings if needed.

Sprinkle over some sesame seeds, turn into a bowl and serve.