How To Make Nutritious Korean Stir-Fried Fernbrake (Gosari Namul)

Gosari Namul, Stir-Fried Fernbrake

Once you've soaked the dried fernbrake, gosari namul is an easy side dish to make with a great taste and texture. It pairs well with rice and is perfect for enjoying with your family as a thoughtfully prepared dish.

Ingredients:

2 oz (50g) dried gosari (dried fernbrake)
1 tablespoon perilla oil (or sesame oil)
1/2 tablespoon cooking oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon soup soy sauce (or regular soy sauce)
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon ground sesame seeds
¼ cup kelp water or water

Instructions:

Step 1

Place the dried gosari in a bowl and cover with warm water. Soak for about 10 hours. (Tip: Change the water once or twice during soaking to reduce the strong smell.)

Step 2

Drain the soaked gosari, then boil it in water for about 20 minutes. (Tip: Check if it's tender and adjust the boiling time depending on the thickness of the gosari.)

Step 3

Rinse the boiled gosari in cold water, squeeze out the excess moisture, and cut it into bite-sized pieces. Remove any tough ends.

Step 4

In a pan, add the gosari, 1 tablespoon of perilla oil (or sesame oil), 1/2 tablespoon of cooking oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chopped green onions. Mix everything together well.