Asian-Inspired Mustard Greens

4.2

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I don't know what it is about this combination of flavors, but I could eat these every day. Even though it contains the right ingredients in the right proportions for a teriyaki sauce, which is what I was aiming for originally, to describe the flavor as such would be inaccurate. I'm usually perfectly happy with this and a bowl of rice as a meal in itself, but when I'm forced to share, it pairs well with roasted chicken or just about any kind of pork.

Submitted by trepto

Updated on May 23, 2024

7

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame seeds (Optional)
1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil
6 cups washed and chopped mustard greens
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon minced garlic, or to taste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons Japanese rice wine (mirin) vinegar
1 teaspoon sake (Optional)
1 teaspoon white sugar

Directions

Place the sesame seeds into a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir constantly until the seeds are toasted a golden brown and make a continuous crackling noise, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer the seeds immediately to a bowl to stop the cooking process. Set seeds aside.
Place sesame oil in the hot skillet, and heat until it just begins to smoke (this should happen very fast). Place mustard greens into the hot oil, and pour in water. With a spatula, gently toss the greens until they are wilted and reduced in quantity, about 2 minutes. Mix in garlic, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sake, and sugar.
Bring the mixture to a boil, stir until sugar has dissolved, and cover the skillet. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. If a thicker sauce is desired, remove greens with a slotted spoon, and cook the liquid down to desired thickness; return greens to the skillet, toss in the pan juices, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

Cook’s Note

Mirin vinegar is mild. Another mild vinegar (apple cider vinegar is great) can be substituted, but may slightly affect the flavor.

Sake is rice wine. There are cooking varieties, but table sake works just as well in this. Sherry is a common substitute, but any not-too-grapey white to blush wine will work as well in this.

You can add minced ginger and/or red pepper flakes with the garlic. I don't care for ginger, but I'm assured it's delicious in this.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

54	Calories
3g	Fat
6g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 54
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 247mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g	6%
Vitamin C 59mg	66%
Calcium 111mg	9%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 320mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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