perilla leaves recipe pages

  1. Steamed Perilla Leaves

    Steamed perilla leaves (Kkaennipjjim)

    Hello everybody! I know some of you are growing perilla leaves (Kkaennip, 깻잎 in Korean) in your garden. I’ve been so interested in reading all your garden stories every year, and seeing your photos of your big green perilla leaves! I have a small patio in my apartment in New York City, and you guys […]

  2. kkaennip-jeon

    Pan-fried perilla leaves with fillings (Kkaennip-jeon: 깻잎전)

    Today’s recipe, Kkaennip-jeon (pan-fried perilla leaves with fillings), is a fast, fun, and light savory side dish. If you like perilla leaves (kkaennip: 깻잎), you will love this dish: the egg batter makes the lightly minty leaves a little crispy, and the juicy, savory, beef patty fillings go well with them too. This recipe is a […]

  3. Kimchi made with homegrown perilla leaves!

    Yesterday I went to Flushing, Queens to buy some Korean ingredients. On the way back home, I found a lady selling these homegrown perilla leaves on the street. She said: “It’s still early to harvest my perilla leaves. You can come again later and I’ll have more.” You can imagine how excited I was! I […]