MUSTARD LEAF RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet or wok, heat the oil over high heat until it shimmers. Add the scallions and cook, stirring frequently, until they just begin to brown on the edges, about 2 minutes. Add the greens in handfuls, tossing to coat in oil. As they begin to wilt, keep adding them by handfuls.
  Once all the greens are in the pan, keep stirring and tossing constantly, until they darken and begin to brown and crisp on the edges. Taste to see if you like the texture. (I prefer mine with some crunch, but cook them the way you like them.) Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you want a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce or hot pepper vinegar. Serve hot with lemon wedges.