Soybean Paste Seasoned Bok Choy MuChim (청경채 된장무침, CheongGyeongChae DoenJangMuChim) | Aeri's Kitchen

Steps

1. 1Get about 1 lb of bok choy and wash it. You can also use baby bok choy or Napa cabbage for this recipe.
2. 2Cut the bok choy in half like this.
3. 3In 8 cups of boiling water, add 1 tsp of salt to slightly season the bok choy and help retain its color.
4. 4Now, put the thick white parts of the bok choy into the boiling water and cook it for 2 minutes on high.
5. 5After 2 minutes, add the green leafy parts and cook for another minute.
6. 6Meanwhile, chop ¼ cup worth of an onion into about ¼ inch cubes, slice 2 Tbsp of red hot pepper thinly, and then mince 1 tsp of garlic.
7. 7When the bok choy is done, take it out of the water.
8. 8Immediately rinse it in cold water.
9. 9Gently squeeze out the water.
10. 10Add the seasoning ingredients such as 2 generous Tbsp soybean paste, 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp finely chopped green onion, ¾ tsp sugar, and ¼ tsp vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix everything together.
11. 11Put all the prepared veggies into the soybean paste mixture and then mix everything gently.
12. 12For the final touch, sprinkle 1 tsp of sesame seeds before serving.