Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Egg Perilla Seed Salad with Apple Canapés
[Cancer-Preventive Recipe] Deliciously Nutty Perilla Seed Salad on Apple Canapés!*
A healthy salad made by tossing boiled eggs and tender potatoes with fresh vegetables and savory perilla seed powder. Served atop crisp apples, the apple’s sweetness gently envelops the salad, enhancing its flavor to perfection – a true thumbs-up! 👍 Perilla seeds are not only known for their exquisite nutty flavor but are also rich in beneficial compounds that are excellent for our health. Apples, with their pectin, a type of dietary fiber, help remove toxins in the large intestine and promote intestinal peristalsis, making them effective for both constipation and diarrhea. They also increase fatty acids, which can aid in preventing colon cancer.
Main Ingredients- 3 Eggs
- 3 Potatoes
- 1/2 Korean Cucumber (Chwicheong)
- A little Carrot
- A little Red Bell Pepper
Salad Dressing- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Perilla Seed Powder
- 2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1/2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Perilla Seed Powder
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, peel the potatoes using a peeler and cut them in half. Boil them until tender, about 15-20 minutes. While the potatoes are boiling, place the eggs in boiling water with 1 teaspoon of salt and boil for about 10-12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
Step 2
While the potatoes and eggs are boiling, prepare the vegetables for the salad. For the cucumber, remove the seedy core and finely chop it. Finely chop the carrot and red bell pepper as well after washing them thoroughly.
Step 3
Carefully peel the hard-boiled eggs. Place the boiled potatoes and eggs into a large bowl. It’s easier to mash them while they are still warm.
Step 4
While the potatoes and eggs are still warm, use a fork or a masher to break them down until smooth and lump-free. Mashing them to the size of rice grains provides a pleasant texture.
Step 5
Add all the prepared chopped vegetables (cucumber, carrot, red bell pepper) to the mashed potatoes and eggs. Then, add the salad dressing ingredients: 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1/2 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons of perilla seed powder for a nutty aroma.
Step 6
Using a spatula or spoon, mix all the ingredients and seasonings thoroughly until well combined. The salad base is now ready.
Step 7
For the canapés, wash the apple thoroughly and cut off the top and bottom stems to create a stable base. Slice the apple into thick rounds, about 1 cm thick.
Step 8
Using a small cookie cutter or a paring knife, carefully cut out the center core from each apple slice. This creates a space to hold the salad, making it look more appealing. (Alternatively, you can carefully cut out the core with a knife.)
Step 9
Generously spoon the prepared vegetable and egg perilla seed salad onto each apple slice.
Step 10
Arrange the finished apple canapés on a plate. They are now ready to be served as a delightful and healthy treat.
Step 11
Tip: If you prefer not to make canapés, you can simply slice the apple (with skin on) and serve it alongside the salad for a fresh and delicious combination.
