Tofu Perilla Leaf Wraps recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
This simple meal pairs golden-browned tofu wrapped in fragrant perilla leaves with ssamjang.
This simple meal pairs golden-browned tofu wrapped in fragrant perilla leaves with ssamjang. The nutty, mild tofu goes well with the aroma of the leaves and the salty ssamjang. It's a good fit for a light lunch or dinner.
Vegetables · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 186g serving): 202.4 kcal · protein 14.4g · carbohydrate 8.6g · fat 12.7g · sodium 372.9mg
Nutrition source: one serving calculated from an ingredient table verified against "National Integrated Food Nutrient Database (standard data)" (Korea MFDS, RDA and Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries via the Public Data Portal).
Tips: Pat the tofu thoroughly dry so it sticks less to the pan and browns on the outside.
Tips: Ssamjang can be quite salty, so serve a little at a time and adjust to taste.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Tofu — 150 g
- Perilla leaves — 8 sheet
- Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce) — 1 Tbsp
- Cooking oil — 1 tsp