Perilla leaves

These marinated perilla leaves are licoricey (sorry if that's not a word!), minty, salty, garlicky, spicy, and slightly sweet. Doesn't that sound amaaaazing?!? :-) Enjoy this delicious banchan with rice!

10 ways to eat Perilla leaves! Perilla is a great Korean vegetable belonging to the mint family. #koreanfood #koreanfoodrecipes #perilla #koreancooking #asianfood #kimchimari

This Shiso Garlic Soy Sauce is a most flavorful, all-purpose condiment to go with your savory dishes! Everyone in Japan went wild for it when the recipe was first introduced. It is so easy to make and great with everything. You can also repurpose the marinated perilla leaves to enjoy with steamed rice and to make onigiri rice balls.

Kkaennip kimchi is a quick and easy kimchi you can make with fragrant perilla leaves. My kkaennip (깻잎) plants have been thriving all summer this year! In Kkaennip kimchi is a quick and easy kimchi you can make with fragrant perilla leaves.

This perilla jeon is a type of Korean jeon that's stuffed, egg-battered and pan-fried. The perilla leaves give a nice flavor and textural contrast

Asian-style stir-fried sesame leaves are a delicious way to add a unique green vegetable to your diet. This recipe makes for a great side dish and would also be great mixed into a bibimbap bowl.

Perilla (Perilla frutescens var. crispa) is known as "shiso" in Japan and "kkaennip" in Korea. The plant is popular in Asian cuisine and has medicinal properties.

Make an easy and popular Korean side dish: Marinated Perilla Leaves or Kkaennip! Fragrant perilla leaves are soaked in a simple yet vibrant dressing. So fresh and herbal! So exciting and flavorful! A great side dish with any meal. Make sure to serve with rice for maximum enjoyment.

What are perilla leaves. Learn about one of the popular Korean cooking ingredients - Korean perilla leaves known as kkaenip / ggaenip

While spring was the season of banana bread, it was the summer of perilla leaves for me. I never liked these uniquely aromatic leaves (called kkaennip in Korean) growing up, but something recently shifted to a full-on obsession after my months-long quarantine back in my hometown.