Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Leaf Jaban

Name: Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Leaf Jaban
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Korean
Ingredients: perilla leaves 50 sheets; vegetable oil 2 paper cup; soy sauce 1.5 tablespoons; rice syrup 1 tablespoon; sugar 1 tablespoon; sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

A savory, sweet-and-salty side dish made by tossing crispy fried perilla leaves with a flavorful seasoning—perfect as a rice companion.

15 min Difficulty Easy side dish

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Ingredients needed 4 servings

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sugar 1 tablespoon

sesame seeds 1 tablespoon

Recipe

Wash the perilla leaves thoroughly and remove all moisture completely. Trim the stem ends slightly, then slice them thinly at 5mm intervals.
Gently separate the sliced perilla leaves with your hands to prevent clumping.
Heat 2 paper cups of vegetable oil over low heat in a pan. Test the oil temperature by dropping in one piece of perilla leaf.
Once the oil is properly heated, add the perilla leaves in two batches and fry them for exactly 50 seconds until golden brown.
After frying, drain the leaves through a sieve to remove excess oil, then spread them out on a wide bowl and let cool slightly.
In a dry pan, combine 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of rice syrup, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Cook over medium heat until well blended.
As the sauce begins to bubble, turn off the heat and mix in the cooled fried perilla leaves and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Toss evenly to finish.

Slice perilla leaves into 5mm-thick pieces and heat oil over low flame.
Fry the perilla leaves in preheated oil for 50 seconds, then drain and cool.
Mix the fried perilla leaves and sesame seeds into the sauce made from soy sauce, rice syrup, and sugar.

Cooking tips

Do not over-fry the perilla leaves—overcooking will darken their color and give them a burnt taste. Fry for exactly 50 seconds.
The oil left after frying can be cooled slightly and mixed with chili powder to create versatile chili oil.
Avoid boiling the sauce too long—once it starts to bubble, turn off the heat immediately to prevent thickening.
Ensure the perilla leaves are completely dry after washing to prevent oil splatter during frying.

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Those looking for a crunchy, different alternative to regular pickled perilla.
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