Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 bunch

Mizuna leaves

chopped

4 slice

Bacon

finely sliced

1 clove

Garlic

thinly chopped

2 tbsp

Yaki niku sauce

1 tbsp

Vinegar

Step 1
~2 min

Soak the mizuna in cold water to crisp it up.

Step 2
~2 min

Roughly chop the mizuna and place it in a bowl.

Step 3
~2 min

Finely slice the bacon into small pieces.

Step 4
~2 min

Thinly chop the garlic.

Step 5
~2 min

Cook the bacon in a frying pan until crispy.

Step 6
~2 min

Once the bacon fat renders, add the chopped garlic to the pan and continue cooking until fragrant.

Step 7
~2 min

Add the Yakiniku sauce and vinegar to the pan with the bacon and garlic.

Step 8
~2 min

Simmer the sauce for a minute or two to combine flavors.

Step 9
~2 min

Pour the warm sauce over the mizuna in the bowl.

Step 10
~2 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of Yakiniku sauce to your preference.

For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and add toasted sesame seeds.

Serve immediately to prevent the mizuna from wilting.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 mins

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

The sauce can be made ahead of time, but assemble just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meat or fish.

Serve as a light lunch.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Chicken
Salmon
Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

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Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Japan

Cultural Significance

Commonly served as a side dish or salad in Japanese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Dinner
Side Dish

Popularity Score

65/100

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