Aster Scaber side dish (취나물)

http://www.maangchi.com/recipe/chwinamul Music: Whatever we become by Jung Min A Chwinamul (aster scaber): I m introducing one of the most delicious, flavorful, and nutritious mountain vegetable delicacies to you. Ingredients: 1 package (100-120 grams) of dried chwinamul (dried aster scaber), onion, garlic, canola oil, soy sauce, honey, roasted sesame seeds, and sesame oil. See my site for pictures and descriptions of ingredients: http://www.maangchi.com/ingredients Directions: 1. Take the dried aster scaber out of the package and rinse it in cold water. 2. Put it in a large pot. Fill the pot with with water, 3 inches above the chwinamul. 3. Bring to a boil with the lid closed over high heat for 25-30 minutes. 4. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 2 hours. 5. 2 hours later, rinse and drain it 3-4 times in cold water to remove dirt and grit. 6. Put it back into the large pot and fill with water 4 or 5 inches above the chwinamul. 7. Soak it overnight (about 10-12 hours). The volume of chwinamul will increase to about 5 cups 8. Rinse and drain. 9. Cut it into bite size pieces about 2 inches long. 10. Slice 1 medium onion (1 cup s worth) and mince 4 cloves of garlic. 11. In a heated pan, add 2 tbs canola oil, sliced onion, garlic, and stir fry for 30 seconds. 12. Add the chwinamul, 1/3 cup soy sauce, and 1 tbs honey and keep stirring for 8 minutes. *tip: Taste a sample. If it is still tough, add more water and simmer longer with the lid closed. 13. Turn off the heat and add 2 ts sesame oil and 1 tbs roasted sesame seeds. 14. Garnish with silgochu (dried shredded red pepper) or pine nuts.