Aster Scaber side dish (취나물) - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Wind down your day with this nourishing american Aster Scaber side dish (취나물). A well-balanced dinner is essential for women managing PCOS, as it supports overnight hormone regulation and helps prepare the body for restful sleep. This recipe combines wholesome ingredients that support both satiety and metabolic health.

This recipe pairs well with a side of leafy greens or a simple mixed salad to add extra fiber and micronutrients to your dinner.

http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/chwinamul Music: Whatever we become by Jung Min A Chwinamul (aster scaber): I'm introducing one of the most delicious, flavorful, and nutritious mountain vegetable delicacies to you. Ingredients: 1 package (100-120 grams) of dried chwinamul (dried aster scaber), onion, garlic, canola oil, soy sauce, honey, roasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. See my site for pictures and descriptions of ingredients: http://www.maangchi.com/ingredients Directions: 1. Take the dried aster scaber out of the package and rinse it in cold water. 2. Put it in a large pot. Fill the pot with with water, 3 inches above the chwinamul. 3. Bring to a boil with the lid closed over high heat for 25-30 minutes. 4. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 2 hours. 5. 2 hours later, rinse and drain it 3-4 times in cold water to remove dirt and grit. 6. Put it back into the large pot and fill with water 4 or 5 inches above the chwinamul. 7. Soak it overnight (about 10-12 hours). The volume of chwinamul will increase to about 5 cups 8. Rinse and drain. 9. Cut it into bite size pieces about 2 inches long. 10. Slice 1 medium onion (1 cup's worth) and mince 4 cloves of garlic. 11. In a heated pan, add 2 tbs canola oil, sliced onion, garlic, and stir fry for 30 seconds. 12. Add the chwinamul, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1 tbs honey and keep stirring for 8 minutes. *tip: Taste a sample. If it is still tough, add more water and simmer longer with the lid closed. 13. Turn off the heat and add 2 ts sesame oil and 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds. 14. Garnish with silgochu (dried shredded red pepper) or pine nuts.