Kkaetnip Namul, Sautéed Perilla Leaves
깻잎나물
Kkaenip (perilla leaf) is a green leaf vegetable with a uniquely pleasant aroma and taste. It is high in iron content and rich in calcium, vitamins and minerals. This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious and nutritious vegetable.
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Kkaenip (perilla leaf) is a green leaf vegetable with a uniquely pleasant aroma and taste. It is high in iron content and rich in calcium, vitamins and minerals. This recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy this delicious and nutritious vegetable.
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INGREDIENTS
shop these ingredients online »6 oz | Perilla Leaf, Kaet-nip 깻잎 (1 leaf is about 1-2 g, 40 leaves = 60 g or 2 oz) | |
2 tbs | Soy Sauce (regular) 왜간장 | |
1 tbs | Sugar 설탕 | |
1¼ tsp | Gochugaru, Korean Hot Pepper Flakes 고춧가루 (optional) | |
⅔ tsp | Sesame Oil 참기름 | |
1 tbs | Garlic (minced) 다진 마늘 | |
2 tbs | Chopped Green Onion 다진파 | |
1 tbs | Vegetable Oil 식용유 | |
⅔ tsp | Sesame Seeds 깨 (optional) |
Good to Know
Perilla leaves decrease in volume dramatically when cooked. 60g (about 40 leaves) of perilla leaves yield about 1-2 servings.
Optional Ingredients and Substitutions
Gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes): can be omitted.
Sesame seeds: Sesame seeds are a very nice addition to this dish but they can be omitted.
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1. Prepare Perilla LeavesWash 60 g of perilla leaves twice thoroughly under running water. Put it in a strainer to drain water. You can cut the leaves in half if you like. |
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Wash perilla leaves thoroughly twice Drain water | |
2. Make seasoningMix 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, ¼ teaspoon of sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of chopped green onion and ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes (optional) in a small bowl. |
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Mix
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3. Sauté perilla leavesPreheat a pan with 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil on medium heat for 1 min. Add perilla leaves and sauté for 1 min. |
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Preheat a pan
Add perilla leaves Sauté Med Heat 1 min | |
4. Add seasoningAdd the seasoning sauce to the pan and mix well. Keep cooking on medium heat for 1 minute or until the leaves are soft, stirring frequently. Sprinkle ¼ teaspoon of sesame seeds right before turning off the heat. |
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Add
Cook Med Heat 1 min while stirring Sprinkle
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5. ServeServe on a side dish plate. Enjoy! |
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Enjoy! |