Gosari-namul (sautéed bracken fern)

Instructions

1. Soak the dried fern in hot water for at least 8 hours, changing the water once.
2. Drain the fern, cut it into 5 cm lengths and squeeze it to dry it.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan and fry the garlic for 30 seconds over medium heat.
4. Add the fern and stir-fry for 5 minutes with the soy sauce and sugar.
5. Add a little water if needed, then simmer for 10 minutes, covered, until the fern is tender.
6. Off the heat, stir in the sesame oil, sesame seeds and spring onion, then adjust with a little salt and pepper.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.