Fragrant Seasoned Perilla Leaves
Fragrant Seasoned Perilla Leaves
Quick & Easy 5-Minute Perilla Leaf Side Dish
From the local market, I always end up filling my basket with vibrant green vegetables because they look so incredibly fresh, it’s impossible to resist buying them! Today, I picked up cucumbers, perilla leaves, and lettuce. I’ve made a refreshing cucumber salad and this delicious seasoned perilla leaf side dish simultaneously. This perilla leaf dish is bursting with aromatic flavor and a savory seasoning that makes it a perfect accompaniment to rice.
Main Ingredients- 30 fresh perilla leaves
- 1/4 onion
- 1 green chili pepper
Seasoning Ingredients- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice syrup or corn syrup (adjust sweetness)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness with syrup)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
- 1 Tbsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp rice syrup or corn syrup (adjust sweetness)
- 1/2 Tbsp sugar (adjust sweetness with syrup)
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce (anchovy or sand lance)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
It’s crucial to prepare the fresh perilla leaves thoroughly. For peace of mind, I like to soak them briefly in a vegetable wash before rinsing them under running water until completely clean. After washing, gently pat them dry or let them air dry until all excess moisture is gone. Trim off the tough stems before proceeding.
Step 2
Let’s make the flavorful seasoning that will elevate this perilla leaf dish! Finely mince the onion and green chili pepper. In a medium bowl, combine the minced onion, minced chili pepper, gochugaru, salt, minced garlic, soy sauce, rice syrup, sugar, and fish sauce. Whisk everything together until well combined to create a delicious seasoning sauce. Feel free to adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of rice syrup or sugar to your preference.
Step 3
Now it’s time to season the perilla leaves. Stack the thoroughly dried perilla leaves neatly, one on top of the other. Pour the prepared seasoning sauce over the stacked leaves. Gently spread the seasoning onto each leaf using your fingertips, working from the stem towards the tip, ensuring an even coating. Be careful not to mash the delicate leaves; handle them with care.
Step 4
Your fragrant perilla leaf side dish is almost ready! For a final touch of nutty aroma and flavor, sprinkle a generous amount of toasted sesame seeds over the top. This simple yet incredibly flavorful dish is a perfect match for a bowl of warm steamed rice. Enjoy this delightful and easy-to-make Korean banchan!
