Dinner: Aster Scaber side dish (취나물)

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.

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Sesame Seeds, Honey, Nuts

Health and fertility benefits of Aster Scaber side dish (취나물)

Sesame seeds help with progesterone balance. Lignans found in in sesame seeds help to prevent excess estrogen production. One tbsp of honey has a glycemic index (GI) of 55. Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity.

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