Gosari Namul (Seasoned Bracken Fern)
A simple, savory Korean side dish of bracken fern (gosari) that's soaked overnight, boiled, then stir-fried in nutty perilla oil. Seasoned with just soup soy sauce, it delivers deep, earthy flavor with minimal ingredients — an everyday banchan that pairs perfectly with rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- Soaked bracken fern (gosari)2 handfuls
- Green onion1/2 stalk
Seasoning
- Minced garlic1 tbsp
- Soup soy sauce2 tbsp
- Perilla oil1 tbsp
- Cooking oilA little
- Sesame saltA little
Directions
- 1
Put the fern soaked the day before into a pot with its soaking water, adding enough water to cover it generously. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then cover and simmer for 15–20 minutes.
- 2
Rinse the boiled fern, drain well, and cut any long pieces into bite-sized lengths.
- 3
Thinly slice the green onion and prepare the minced garlic.
- 4
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan, stir-fry the fern, then add the green onion and garlic and stir-fry. Add 2 tablespoons of soup soy sauce and toss to combine.
- 5
Add the perilla oil and stir-fry quickly and briefly.
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more soup soy sauce if needed.
- 7
Transfer to a plate and sprinkle with sesame salt to finish.
Tips
The fern is already cooked, so stir-fry it quickly over medium heat.