7,000 Won Happiness! 7 Side Dish Recipes for a Week
A recipe to make 7 side dishes for a week with 7,000 won worth of ingredients from Garak Market, allowing you to eat economically.
A simple aehobak namul (애호박나물) made by stir-frying salt-cured, dewatered Korean zucchini with green onions, garlic, saeujeot (새우젓), perilla oil (들기름), and toasted sesame seeds (깨소금).
📝 Editor's Notes
This stir-fried shiitake mushroom recipe perfectly preserves the fragrant taste and aroma of shiitake mushrooms, combining them with spicy chili and savory seasoning to create an excellent side dish for rice.
It's simple to make without complicated steps, making it easy for beginner cooks to try.
A key feature is using unwashed shiitake mushrooms to enjoy their deep, inherent flavor.
Served over warm rice, it's so satisfying you won't need any other side dishes.
It's a healthy and delicious dish that can be enjoyed year-round.
🛒 Ingredient Tips
When choosing shiitake mushrooms, look for ones with caps that are not too open, plump, and have clear, clean gills on the underside.
Check that the inside of the cap is white and fresh.
While dried shiitake mushrooms can be rehydrated and used, this recipe emphasizes preserving the aroma of fresh shiitake.
Select firm onions with shiny skins, and use fresh green onions (대파) with vivid green parts.
For cheongyang gochu (청양고추) and red chili peppers, choose those with vibrant colors and no blemishes to properly achieve their spiciness and visual appeal.
Remember, fresh ingredients are key to a delicious dish!
🔄 Substitution Guide
Instead of shiitake mushrooms, you can use oyster mushrooms or king oyster mushrooms.
Oyster mushrooms will provide a softer texture, while king oyster mushrooms will offer a chewier bite.
However, the unique aroma of shiitake mushrooms might be less prominent.
If you don't have oyster sauce, you can increase the amount of soy sauce by 1 tbsp and add about 0.5 tbsp of sugar to compensate for sweetness and umami.
While it might differ slightly from the deep flavor of oyster sauce, you can still create a delicious stir-fry.
If cheongyang gochu (청양고추) is too spicy, you can substitute it with kkari gochu (꽈리고추) or bell peppers to reduce the heat and add a crispy texture.
🥘 Ingredients
👨🍳 Cooking Points
The first and most important point is to use unwashed shiitake mushrooms.
Water can cause the unique aroma of shiitake mushrooms to dissipate, so simply wipe off any impurities with a dry paper towel.
The second point is to stir-fry onions, green onions, and chili peppers first to develop their full aroma.
Sauté them over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes to bring out the sweetness and fragrance of the vegetables and the spiciness of the chili.
Finally, after adding the sauce, it's crucial to add the shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry them quickly.
Mushrooms can become tough if overcooked, so the key is to stir-fry them for about 3-4 minutes, just enough for the seasoning to be absorbed.
The trick is to stir-fry quickly over high heat.
👨🍳 Directions
Sprinkle 1 tbsp of salt over the sliced Korean zucchini (애호박) and let it sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
Drizzle 1-2 tbsp of cooking oil into a pan. Add the dewatered Korean zucchini and a handful of sliced green onions (대파).
Add 1 tbsp of minced garlic, 1 tbsp of saeujeot (새우젓), 2 tbsp of perilla oil (들기름), and 1 tbsp of toasted sesame seeds (깨소금). Stir-fry for about 2 minutes to finish.
💡 Tips
Salting the Korean zucchini (애호박) to remove moisture before stir-frying prevents it from breaking apart and improves its texture, making it more delicious.
📦 Storage & Reuse
Store the finished stir-fried shiitake mushrooms in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days to keep them fresh.
Freezing is not recommended as it can alter the texture of the mushrooms, but if portioned and frozen, they can last for about a month.
To serve, thaw naturally, then gently stir-fry in a pan or reheat in the microwave.
Leftover stir-fried shiitake mushrooms can also be used as an ingredient for bibimbap (비빔밥), added to kimbap (김밥) for a unique flavor, or finely chopped and mixed into pancake batter for a delicious twist.
🥢 Who This Is For
This stir-fried shiitake mushroom dish is an excellent side dish for a hearty meal.
Even children who typically don't eat vegetables will enjoy it, thanks to the chewy texture and savory taste of the shiitake mushrooms.
It's a great menu item for the whole family.
It pairs perfectly with warm white rice, and serving it alongside simple braised tofu or refreshing soybean sprout soup will complete a richer Korean set meal.
🔥 Nutrition Info
This stir-fried shiitake mushroom dish has an estimated calorie count of approximately 120-150 kcal per serving.
Protein is estimated at about 5-8g, fat at about 8-12g, and carbohydrates at about 10-15g.
Shiitake mushrooms are rich in fiber, which aids gut health, and are abundant in beta-glucans and vitamin D precursors that boost immunity.
They also contain potassium and B vitamins, contributing to overall health improvement.
Onions, green onions (대파), and chili peppers provide vitamin C and antioxidants, making this a healthy side dish that balances nutrition.
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