Rich & Aromatic Homemade Perilla Seed Powder Recipe
Rich & Aromatic Homemade Perilla Seed Powder Recipe
How to Make Fresh Perilla Seed Powder at Home
Learn how to make fragrant perilla seed powder at home by toasting and grinding fresh perilla seeds. Elevate your dishes with the delightful flavor of homemade perilla powder!
Essential Ingredients- Perilla seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Fill a large bowl with plenty of clean water. Add the perilla seeds to the bowl and stir gently. You’ll notice that the fresh perilla seeds will float to the surface, while impurities like dirt and small stones will sink to the bottom. This step helps to initially remove unwanted particles.
Step 2
Carefully pour the perilla seeds from the bowl into a fine-mesh sieve. Leave any sediment behind at the bottom of the bowl and collect the floating perilla seeds in the sieve. Visually inspect and remove any remaining small stones or dirt. Repeat this rinsing process 2 to 3 times to ensure the perilla seeds are as clean as possible.
Step 3
Gently rub and wash the clean perilla seeds in the sieve with your hands. Rinse them lightly under running water to remove any residual debris. It’s crucial to remove as much moisture as possible after washing. You can gently press them with a cloth or paper towel to absorb excess water.
Step 4
Now it’s time to toast the perilla seeds. Preheat a frying pan over medium-high heat, then add the drained perilla seeds and begin to toast them. Starting with medium-high heat helps to quickly evaporate any remaining moisture from the seeds.
Step 5
Continue to stir the perilla seeds constantly to prevent them from burning. Depending on the amount of seeds and the heat, it’s advisable to reduce the heat to medium-low after an initial toasting period. A ‘tap-tap-tap’ sound, like a light popping, indicates that the seeds are toasting nicely. To check if they are perfectly toasted, rub a few seeds between your fingers – if the husks easily come off, they are ready! Be careful not to over-toast them to the point of burning.
Step 6
Once perfectly toasted, remove the perilla seeds from the pan and let them cool down completely. Grinding them while still hot can dull the blender blades or cause the aromatic oils to evaporate. Once cooled, grind the perilla seeds into a fine powder using a blender or a mortar and pestle. For an even finer texture, you can sift the resulting powder through a fine-mesh sieve once or twice. Congratulations, you’ve made fresh and flavorful homemade perilla seed powder! Enjoy using it to enhance your favorite dishes.
