Seasoned Chinese Toon Shoots recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
A spring side dish made with briefly blanched Chinese toon shoots tossed in a gochujang dressing.
A spring side dish made with briefly blanched Chinese toon shoots tossed in a gochujang dressing. It has a fragrant, slightly bitter flavor that refreshes the palate when served with rice. It’s especially nice for lunch or dinner when you’re craving a seasonal vegetable side dish.
Side dishes · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 109g serving): 122.9 kcal · protein 6.4g · carbohydrate 14.6g · fat 5.6g · sodium 636.1mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Blanch the Chinese toon shoots only until the stems soften, as overcooking weakens their fragrance and texture.
Tips: Don’t squeeze out the water too firmly, or the shoots may become dry.
Tips: Add the dressing just before serving so the shoots’ aroma stays fresh.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Toon greens — 80 g
- Gochujang — 2 tsp
- Vinegar — 1 tsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Minced garlic — 0.5 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Salt — 0.2 tsp