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Quick Steamed Perilla Leaves (kkaennip jjim)

This steamed perilla leaves are seasoned with Korean soy sauce and chili flakes, then cooked in a microwave. It makes a quick side dish.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
22 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 22 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Korean

Ingredients

  • 50 perilla leaves about 3 bunches
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp anchovy sauce or Korean soy sauce for soup
  • 1 tbsp Korean chili flakes (gochugaru)
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp + 1/4 cup water
  • 4-6 dried small anchovies deveined (optional)

Instructions

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  1. In a small mixing bowl, mix garlic, say sauce, anchovy sauce (or Korean soy sauce for soup), chili flakes, sugar and 1 tablespoon water.
  2. In a microwave safe pan or bowl, place 1 layer of perilla leaves. Spread 1 teaspoonful of the seasoning mixture on each leaf. Layer 2-3 more leaves on top and repeat. You don't need to spread the seasoning on every leaf. Add some dried anchovies in the middle of layers if you wish to add more flavor.
  3. When spreading is over, add 1/4 cup of water to the mixing bowl, wash out the remaining seasoning and pour it over the leaves.
  4. Cover the pan with microwave-safe plastic wrap and cook in the microwave for 60-90 seconds on high.
  5. Remove the wrap and serve hot or at room temperature with rice. Store the remaining leaves in an airtight container in the fridge. It should last for 2 weeks in the fridge.

Nutrition Information

Calories 22kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 1141mg (48%) Potassium 89mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 594IU (12%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 22

% Daily Value*

Calories 22kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1141mg 48%
Potassium 89mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 594IU 12%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.