Fragrant Sesame Leaf Salad with Perilla Oil
Fragrant Sesame Leaf Salad with Perilla Oil
Aromatic Sesame Leaf Salad Recipe to Awaken Your Appetite
You can find tender and soft sesame leaves in many markets these days. Making a simple salad with them is delicious! They also add wonderful flavor when stir-fried with spicy dishes. This recipe brings out a subtle perilla aroma and a rich, savory taste, perfect for a light side dish. Enjoy this easy and flavorful way to prepare fresh sesame leaves.
Main Ingredients- Sesame leaves (Kkaesun) 120g (choose fresh and tender ones)
- Green onion 1/4 stalk (chopped)
Seasoning- Tuna extract 1/2 Tbsp (can substitute with Korean soup soy sauce)
- Minced garlic 1/2 Tbsp
- Ground perilla seeds (Deulkkae garu) 1 Tbsp (adds a nutty flavor)
- Sugar 1-2 pinches (or a little corn syrup/honey, adjust sweetness to taste)
- Tuna extract 1/2 Tbsp (can substitute with Korean soup soy sauce)
- Minced garlic 1/2 Tbsp
- Ground perilla seeds (Deulkkae garu) 1 Tbsp (adds a nutty flavor)
- Sugar 1-2 pinches (or a little corn syrup/honey, adjust sweetness to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare the fresh sesame leaves: trim the tough ends of the stems and wash them thoroughly under running water. Drain well. It’s important to wash them carefully as they can sometimes have soil. Finely chop the green onion.
Step 2
Heat 1 Tbsp of cooking oil in a pan over medium-low heat. Add the chopped green onion and stir-fry gently to create fragrant green onion oil. This oil will enhance the overall flavor of the salad.
Step 3
Once the green onion oil is fragrant, add the washed and drained sesame leaves to the pan. Don’t worry if it looks like a lot; they will wilt down significantly.
Step 4
As the sesame leaves begin to wilt and soften from the green onion oil, add 50ml of water or anchovy broth. Cooking with a little liquid keeps the leaves moist and tender. Once the liquid is slightly reduced, add the minced garlic (1/2 Tbsp), ground perilla seeds (1 Tbsp), and tuna extract (1/2 Tbsp). Stir-fry quickly to combine everything evenly. Be careful not to overcook, as this can make the leaves mushy and lose their pleasant texture.
Step 5
Your simple and delicious sesame leaf salad is ready! It will add a wonderful fragrance to your meal.
Step 6
Try making this tasty sesame leaf salad with the seasonal produce available now. Unlike the strong aroma of perilla leaves, these have a subtler, more comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with the nutty taste of perilla seeds, creating a delightful savory side dish. It’s perfect as a banchan (side dish) or even as a fresh wrap.
