Perilla Leaf Rice Wraps recipe - ingredients, nutrition and when to eat it
Warm rice, tuna, and ssamjang are wrapped in fragrant perilla leaves to make bite-sized portions.
Warm rice, tuna, and ssamjang are wrapped in fragrant perilla leaves to make bite-sized portions. They are great for spring or summer lunchboxes and simple lunches, while the perilla aroma and savory ssamjang help perk up the appetite.
Vegetables · 15 minutes to cook
Nutrition (per 339g serving): 470.2 kcal · protein 22.7g · carbohydrate 74.4g · fat 8.2g · sodium 641.3mg
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: Blanch the perilla leaves briefly, as overcooking weakens their aroma and makes them tear easily.
Tips: Check the amount of tuna oil and ssamjang first, then adjust the seasoning so the wraps do not become too salty.
Tips: If the rice is too hot, the perilla leaves can wilt easily, so let it cool slightly before wrapping.
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Ingredients (1 serving)
- Perilla leaves — 10 pc
- Rice (white rice) — 1 cup
- Canned tuna — 0.5 can
- Ssamjang (Korean dipping sauce) — 1 Tbsp
- Sesame oil — 1 tsp
- Toasted sesame seeds — 1 tsp
- Garlic — 1 pc