Braised Perilla Leaves recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Perilla leaves are gently steamed with soy-based seasoning spread between the layers.
Perilla leaves are gently steamed with soy-based seasoning spread between the layers. Their fragrant flavor and savory seasoning pair well with rice, making them a lovely side dish for lunch or dinner.
Vegetables · 10 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 92.5g serving): 62.6 kcal · protein 3.1g · carbohydrate 7.2g · fat 2.9g · sodium 1200.4mg
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: Steam perilla leaves only until they soften, as cooking them too long can weaken their aroma.
Tips: Add the sauce in small amounts between the leaves so the salty flavor doesn't collect in one spot.
Tips: Let them rest for about five minutes after cooking so the seasoning spreads evenly through the leaves.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Perilla leaves — 15 pc
- Soy sauce — 1 Tbsp
- Water — 2 Tbsp
- Minced garlic — 1 tsp
- Green onion — 1 Tbsp
- Korean chili flakes — 0.5 tsp
- Sesame oil — 0.5 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 0.5 tsp
- Sugar — 0.5 tsp