Okjubu's Dumpling Wrappers Perilla Seed Japchae

A rich and nutty perilla seed japchae made in just 10 minutes using store-bought dumpling wrappers—no dough preparation needed.

🙋 Recommended for

  • Those who find homemade japchae dough too troublesome and hesitate to cook
  • People looking for a quick, satisfying meal during busy mornings or weekends

Ingredients needed 🛒2 servings

  • store-bought dumpling wrappers 1 pack
  • water 600ml
  • dried anchovy stock 2 packs (or anchovy dashi 0.5 tablespoon)
  • clam dashi 0.5 tablespoon
  • tuna sauce 1 tablespoon
  • soy sauce 0.5 tablespoon
  • salt a pinch
  • minced garlic 0.5 tablespoon
  • perilla seed powder to taste
  • green onion a little

Recipe 🍳

  1. Pour 600ml of water into a pot and either simmer a strong anchovy broth or add seasonings (anchovy dashi, clam dashi) to create the base.
  2. Add tuna sauce and soy sauce to deepen the color and flavor of the broth, then adjust seasoning with salt as needed.
  3. Lower the heat and stir in minced garlic (0.5 tablespoon).
  4. Tear the store-bought dumpling wrappers one at a time, breaking them into bite-sized pieces, and add them to the pot without clumping.
  5. Add perilla seed powder generously according to your preference for a rich, nutty flavor.
  6. About 1 minute before finishing, add chopped green onion and simmer briefly to complete.
  1. Prepare an anchovy stock base and season with tuna sauce, soy sauce, and salt.
  2. Add minced garlic and bring the broth to a boil.
  3. Tear dumpling wrappers into bite-sized pieces and cook them in the pot.
  4. Finish by adding perilla seed powder and green onion.

Cooking tips 💡

  • When adding dumpling wrappers, avoid clumping—tear each piece individually and gently unfold it into the pot to prevent them from hardening like rice cakes.
  • Adjust the amount of perilla seed powder based on your preferred thickness and richness of the broth.
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