Step 1

Wash watercress in cold water

Step 2

Cut off the bottom few inches of stem leaving the rest intact

Step 3

Boil water. Add a pinch of salt

Step 4

Drop watercress into salted boiling water for forty-five seconds

Step 5

Drain immediately and transfer to an ice water bath or gently run very cold water over vegetable until cooled and cooking has stopped

Step 6

Lightly dry watercress, use scissors to snip into bite sized pieces

Step 7

Toss with the sesame oil, adding a bit more to taste if desired

Step 8

Set onto platter and top with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes

Step 9

For a little added flavor combine the soy sauce with the sugar and stir to dissolve, add in the sesame oil then dress the greens before continuing to top with the sesame seeds and red pepper flakes