Kkaetnip Namul

 

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.

Ingredients:

• 3 bunches of perilla leaves and stems
• 1 Tbsp. Perilla Seeds Oil
• 1 Tbsp, Perilla seeds powder
• 1 Tbsp Gochugaru, Korean hot pepper  Flakes
• 1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
• 1/2 Tbsp~1Tbsp Soy sauce
• 1/2~1 tsp Tuna Sauce (cham-chee ack)
• 1 tsp Toasted sesame seed
• 1 tsp Sesame seed oil
• 1 green onion, thinly sliced (optional)

Directions:

1. Cut off the thick parts  of the stems and wash the perilla leaves and stems twice thoroughly under the tunning water. Put it in a colander to drain water.
2. Make seasoning: Mix Perilla seeds oil, Perilla seeds powder, Gochugaru, garlic, soy sauce in a medium bowl, and mix the sauce ingredients together.
3. Boil 8 cups of water in the medium pot. Blanch the perilla leave for about 2 minute with lid off, stirring often, so they turn greener in color and a little softer in texture.
4. Strain the Perilla leaves and rinse in the cold water, and squeeze out the excessive water and cut into bite size.
5. Add the cooled perilla leaves in the sauce, and really mix well with your hand so the sauce soak into the leaves.
6. Add sesame seed, and sesame seeds oil, green onion into the mix.