Kim Dae-seok's Perilla Seed and Cucumber Salad

Cooking tips 💡

• The allicin in silver perilla gives it a strong pungent taste. Soaking it in diluted vinegar water before use helps mellow the sharpness, making it much more enjoyable to eat.
• Unlike regular vegetable salads, this recipe uses half a teaspoon of miso as a secret ingredient, delivering a rich, deep umami flavor that clings to the palate.
• Using gochujang can make the dish heavy and watery due to excess moisture from the cucumber. Stick to red pepper powder for a cleaner, crisper result.
• Since perilla has a flavor similar to garlic, adding minced garlic will mask its unique aroma—so it’s best to skip garlic altogether.

Recommended for 🙋

• ⭐Those seeking a refreshing, pungent quick salad to revive a lost appetite.
• ⭐People who want to experience the clean heat of red pepper powder and the deep flavor of miso instead of the greasy richness of gochujang-based salads.
• ⭐Individuals looking for the satisfying crunch of cucumber and perilla, paired with a nutritious, wholesome vegetable meal.