Fragrant Perilla Leaf Kimchi: A Delicious Recipe with an Appetite-Stimulating Sauce
Fragrant Perilla Leaf Kimchi: A Delicious Recipe with an Appetite-Stimulating Sauce
Chef Durimoon’s Special Perilla Leaf Kimchi Recipe: Revealing the Secret to Delicious Perilla Leaf Kimchi Sauce Made Easily at Home!
Perfect for when you have a lack of appetite! We’ll guide you in detail on how to make delicious perilla leaf kimchi at home, featuring a wonderful harmony of fresh perilla leaves’ fragrance and a spicy-sweet sauce. An easy recipe that beginners can succeed with!
Perilla Leaf Kimchi Ingredients- 160 fresh perilla leaves
- 6 Tbsp fine gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 8 Tbsp savory soy sauce
- 4 Tbsp fermented anchovy sauce (myeolchi aekjeot)
- 3 Tbsp minced garlic
- 4 Tbsp plum extract (maesil aekjeot)
- 1 packet cabbage juice (or onion juice, pear juice)
- 2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 large onion
- 5 Cheongyang peppers (Korean red chili peppers)
- 1 large green onion
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the special sauce that determines the flavor of your perilla leaf kimchi. To ensure the gochugaru, the key ingredient of the sauce, softens without clumping, combine 6 Tbsp of gochugaru with 8 Tbsp of soy sauce, 4 Tbsp of fermented anchovy sauce, 4 Tbsp of plum extract, and 3 Tbsp of minced garlic in a bowl. Mix them together and let them soak for a while. This step will make the sauce much smoother and help the flavors meld beautifully.
Step 2
Add 1 packet of cabbage juice to this mixture for a refreshing and sweet taste. If you don’t have cabbage juice, using onion juice or pear juice is also a great option. The natural sweetness and moisture from the vegetables will further deepen the sauce’s flavor.
Step 3
Let the mixed sauce sit for a moment so the gochugaru can fully hydrate and become tender. This process significantly improves the texture of the sauce.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to prepare the vegetables that will add flavor to the sauce. Take 1 large onion for sweetness, 5 Cheongyang peppers for a spicy kick, and 1 large green onion for a fresh taste. Finely chop all these vegetables to add to the sauce.
Step 5
Add all the prepared chopped onion, Cheongyang peppers, and green onion to the pre-soaked perilla leaf kimchi sauce. Mix them well. The vegetables will blend with the sauce, adding fresh aroma and a satisfying crunch.
Step 6
Finally, generously add 2 Tbsp of toasted sesame seeds for a nutty flavor. Sesame seeds play a crucial role in enhancing the overall taste of the perilla leaf kimchi.
Step 7
Now, gently mix everything by hand until all ingredients are well combined. Ensure the sauce is evenly mixed without any clumps. This thorough mixing is key to ensuring the seasoning permeates the perilla leaves evenly, resulting in delicious perilla leaf kimchi.
Step 8
Wash the 160 perilla leaves thoroughly and pat them dry. Then, spread a thin layer of the sauce on each leaf, overlapping two leaves at a time. Layer them neatly in your storage container – making it directly in the container you’ll store it in makes the process even more convenient!
Step 9
This freshly made perilla leaf kimchi is delicious right away, but for an even richer flavor, let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours before refrigerating. Enjoy your fragrant and delicious perilla leaf kimchi for a delightful meal! Thank you for visiting my recipe today.
