Spicy and Sweet Perilla Leaf Kimchi: Easy Recipe
How to Make Perilla Leaf Kimchi / Easy Perilla Leaf Seasoning Sauce / Simple Side Dish
A true rice thief, this perilla leaf kimchi is a side dish that will have you devouring bowls of rice.
Ingredients- 120 Perilla leaves
- 3 Tbsp chopped Green onion
- A little Carrot, julienned
Seasoning Sauce- 8 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 8 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 4 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 8 Tbsp Water
- 4 Tbsp Fish sauce
- 4 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Plum extract (or plum syrup)
- 4 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
- 8 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 8 Tbsp Gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
- 4 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 8 Tbsp Water
- 4 Tbsp Fish sauce
- 4 Tbsp Oligosaccharide (or corn syrup)
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 4 Tbsp Plum extract (or plum syrup)
- 4 Tbsp Sesame oil
- 4 Tbsp Toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the perilla leaves. Gently wash each leaf under running water to remove any dirt or debris. Lightly shake off excess water and set aside.
Step 2
To refresh the perilla leaves and remove any potential bitterness, fill a large bowl with 2-3 cups of cold water and dissolve 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar. Submerge the perilla leaves in this mixture for about 5 minutes. This step helps to keep the leaves fresh and crisp.
Step 3
Now, let’s make the delicious seasoning sauce. In a mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, gochugaru, minced garlic, water, fish sauce, oligosaccharide, sugar, plum extract, sesame oil, and sesame seeds. Whisk everything together until the sugar is fully dissolved. Finally, add the chopped green onion and julienned carrot to the sauce and mix well to ensure all ingredients are evenly distributed. Letting the sauce sit for a few minutes will allow the flavors to meld beautifully.
Step 4
It’s time to coat the perilla leaves with the flavorful seasoning! Take two perilla leaves at a time, place one on top of the other, and spread a thin layer of the prepared sauce evenly over the top leaf. Repeat this process, stacking two leaves and applying sauce, until all the perilla leaves are used up. Ensure that the sauce is applied to every leaf for maximum flavor.
Step 5
Arrange the coated perilla leaves neatly in a container. While you can enjoy them immediately, letting the kimchi sit at room temperature for an hour or two will allow the leaves to soften slightly and the flavors to deepen. You can enjoy them right away or store them in the refrigerator for a cool, refreshing taste. This is the perfect side dish for any meal!
