Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Seed Butterbur Stem Stir-Fry

Cooking tips 💡

• Wear food-safe gloves when peeling butterbur stems, as they may stain your hands.
• Stir-frying the stems without oil first helps eliminate the characteristic bitterness cleanly.
• Avoid using too much perilla seed powder—2 tablespoons is ideal; more will make the dish feel heavy.
• Avoid using commercial soy sauce, which can add an acidic tang; opt for traditional home-made soy sauce or anchovy fish sauce instead.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those looking to make a refreshing, slightly bitter yet rich seasonal vegetable side dish.
• ⭐People interested in mastering the technique to cleanly remove bitterness from butterbur stems.
• ⭐Fans of light, savory side dishes with deep, authentic flavor from perilla seed powder and perilla oil.