Fern salad
Description
The salad is quick and easy to prepare. I'll tell you more details below. The salad is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients.
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Step 2
Soak the fern in water for 8–12 hours beforehand to reduce its saltiness. You can change the water several times to speed up the process. Taste the fern; if it doesn't seem too salty to you, it's ready to use.
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Step 3
Then drain the water, rinse the fern, and place it in a colander to drain excess water. If necessary, cut it into shorter stems.
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Step 4
Peel the carrots and grate them on a Korean carrot shredder. Cut the onion into quarters or slices. Slice the bell pepper into strips and the cucumber into half-moons. Peel the garlic.
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Step 5
Heat a skillet with vegetable oil and sauté the onion until soft and translucent.
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Step 6
Next, add the carrots and fry them until golden.
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Step 7
Add the bell pepper and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
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Step 8
Then add the fern, salt, ground mixed peppers, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Heat everything together for another 4-5 minutes.
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Step 9
Remove from the stove and transfer to a deep bowl. Add the sliced cucumber, pour in the apple cider vinegar, and mix again.
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Step 10
Before serving, you can sprinkle the fern salad with roasted sesame seeds and add fresh herbs. The fern salad is ready, enjoy your meal!