How to make mugwort powder (ssook)

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    • #50907
      Krynauw Otto
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      Hi everyone,

      Does anybody know how to make mugwort powder from fresh mugwort?

      I would appreciate any reply!

      Krynauw.

    • #55642
      Maangchi
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      Here you go! : )

      Blanch the ssuk in boiling water for about 3 minutes. Strain and rinse it in cold water a couple of times. Squeeze out excess water. If you have a lot of ssuk, at this point, you can divide it into portions. Put it in a plastic bag and freeze it. I still have some of my frozen ssuk. I sometimes make doenjangguk or make rice cake.

      Good luck with your Korean cooking!

    • #55643
      Krynauw Otto
      Participant

      Oh thanks Maangchi!

      Now I can make songpyeon and gyungdan!!!

      I’m sooo excited!

      Stay well,

      Krynauw

    • #55644
      Krynauw Otto
      Participant

      Oh, and if I want to powder it do I just put it in the food processor?

    • #55645
      Krynauw Otto
      Participant

      Oh, and if I want to powder it do I just put it in the food processor?

    • #55646
      Maangchi
      Keymaster

      KrynauwOtto2,

      Haha, I forgot to explain how you make mugwort powder!

      Ok, after blanching the mugwort, squeeze out the excess water. Then dry it out thoroughly.

      Spread the blanched mugwort in a wide shallow basket and dry it in direct sunlight until it’s totally dried out. Then grind it with a food processor or coffee grinder. Put it in a plastic bag and freeze it.

    • #55647
      Krynauw Otto
      Participant

      Thanks Maangchi!

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