Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Sesame | 1 tbsp (14g) | 120 |
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Soy Sauce | 1 tbsp (15ml) | 9 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Watercress | 1 cup (34g) | 4 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
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- 3 Tbs. vegetable oil
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1 1/2 Tbs. sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. crushed red pepper, or to taste
- 2 Tbs. soy sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbs. granulated sugar
- Salt to taste
- 2 Tbs. white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bunches watercress, rinsed and trimmed into 1-inch lengths
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Directions
1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until golden, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and set aside.
In a dry skillet, toast sesame seeds over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 3 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning. Remove from heat, and set aside.
2. Combine onion and garlic with scallions, crushed red pepper, soy sauce, sugar, salt, vinegar and black pepper, stirring to mix well. Add watercress, and toss again to coat leaves. Garnish with sesame seeds, and serve.