Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Seed Clam Jujube Soup

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Pounding the perilla firmly by hand before adding it to the pot allows its aromatic compounds to infuse deeply into the broth, resulting in a much more flavorful soup.
• Adding too much minced garlic can overpower the delicate aroma of perilla, so use only half a tablespoon to maintain the herb’s pure essence.
• Covering the pot immediately after adding perilla may cause the broth to overflow easily, so always keep the lid off during the initial cooking stage.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a fragrant, warming soup to stimulate appetite in spring and soothe the body.
• ⭐People who enjoy a balanced depth of flavor combining the rich umami of soybean paste, the freshness of shellfish, and the nuttiness of perilla seeds.
• ⭐Home cooks aiming to fully capture the authentic taste of fresh, seasonal perilla from local markets.