Spicy and Savory Saury Can Stew with Perilla Leaves and Perilla Seeds
Spicy and Savory Saury Can Stew with Perilla Leaves and Perilla Seeds
Super Simple Saury Can Stew with Perilla Leaves and Perilla Seeds: How to Make it Delicious and Eliminate the Fishy Smell!
This is one of those dishes we make often for everyday meals. It’s so simple and delicious that we find ourselves making it even more frequently. When simmered like a stew with perilla leaves and perilla seed powder, it disappears in an instant, leaving nothing behind!
Main Ingredients- 1 can Saury (including the liquid)
- 1/2 Onion
- 1 Green Onion (Scallion)
- 1 Red Chili Pepper
- 20 fresh Perilla Leaves
Seasoning- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Ginger Juice
- 1 Tbsp Ground Perilla Seeds
- Pinch of Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili powder)
- 1 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 tsp Ginger Juice
- 1 Tbsp Ground Perilla Seeds
- Pinch of Black Pepper
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Prepare 1 can of saury. We’ll use the liquid too, which helps to eliminate any fishy smell inherent in canned saury.
Step 2
Slice 1/2 onion thinly. Cut 1 red chili pepper and 1 green onion into 5cm long strips. Wash the perilla leaves and slice them into 1cm thick ribbons. Don’t be shy with the perilla leaves; adding more will enhance the flavor!
Step 3
Pour the entire contents of the saury can, including the oil and liquid, directly into a pot. We’re using the natural flavors from the can for a rich base.
Step 4
Add 1 tablespoon of gochugaru for a pleasant spiciness.
Step 5
Stir in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to boost the savory notes.
Step 6
Add 1/2 teaspoon of ginger juice. This is key to neutralizing any fishy odors. If you don’t have ginger juice, a little finely minced fresh ginger works too.
Step 7
Season with a pinch of black pepper, just a few shakes, to balance the overall flavors.
Step 8
Add the prepared green onion, onion, red chili pepper, and perilla leaves to the pot.
Step 9
Gently mix all the ingredients together. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the vegetables are tender.
Step 10
Once the vegetables are cooked through, stir in 1 tablespoon of ground perilla seeds for a nutty, rich flavor. Adding it towards the end preserves its aroma and taste.
Step 11
After adding the ground perilla seeds, let it simmer for about 5 seconds, then turn off the heat immediately. Overcooking can diminish the fragrant nutty flavor of the perilla seeds. Enjoy this warm and comforting stew!
