Fragrant Perilla Kimchi: A Flavorful Side Dish, Easy Homemade Recipe
Fragrant Perilla Kimchi: A Flavorful Side Dish, Easy Homemade Recipe
The Ultimate Fragrance! Perilla Kimchi, the Rice Thief, and How to Make It Fresh
This perilla kimchi captivates your palate with its refreshing zest and deep aroma! Its irresistible charm makes it a staple side dish you’ll want to have in your fridge at all times. The aroma and taste are best when freshly made.
Perilla Kimchi Ingredients- 30 fresh perilla leaves
- 1 stalk of green onion
- A little bit of carrot
- 1/2 onion
- 3 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 2 Tbsp anchovy sauce
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp sugar
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (tuna)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1/3 cup cold water
- A little bit of sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, to preserve the fragrant aroma of the perilla leaves, it’s crucial to wash them very thoroughly. Gently rub both sides of each perilla leaf to ensure there’s no dirt or debris. After washing, drain the leaves well in a colander to remove excess water.
Step 2
The vegetables will add a delightful crispiness and a subtle sweetness to your perilla kimchi. Julienne the carrot and onion thinly. Be careful not to cut them too thick, as this can prevent the seasoning from absorbing well and affect the texture.
Step 3
Finely chop the green onion. The aromatic flavor of the green onion will blend with the seasoning, making the perilla kimchi taste even richer.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning! In a large bowl, combine the julienned carrots, onion, and chopped green onion. Add the gochugaru, anchovy sauce, soy sauce, sugar, fish sauce, minced garlic, and cold water. Mix everything thoroughly until the vegetables are well coated with the seasoning. Stir sufficiently to ensure the vegetables are evenly mixed into the seasoning.
Step 5
It’s time to assemble the perilla kimchi. Prepare 3 washed and drained perilla leaves by stacking them. Then, scoop about 1 tablespoon of the prepared seasoning and spread it evenly over the front of the perilla leaves. Stack another 2 perilla leaves on top of the seasoned ones, and repeat the process of spreading the seasoning. Continue layering and seasoning them in stacks of three leaves. Make sure to spread a generous amount of seasoning on the final perilla leaf as well.
Step 6
Voila! Your delicious and fragrant perilla kimchi is complete! It’s incredibly delightful when eaten right after making, but perilla kimchi also develops a deeper flavor over time. However, making a very large batch at once might slightly diminish the fresh aroma over time. Therefore, we recommend making it in smaller batches to enjoy its full, vibrant flavor until the very end. Enjoy a bountiful meal with your freshly made perilla kimchi!
