Sung Anh's Perilla Leaf Cold Pasta

Recipe 🍳

Cooking tips 💡

• Slice the onion very thinly and sauté over low heat until translucent—this ensures sweetness blends smoothly without overpowering.
• Avoid overcooking shrimp on high heat, as they become tough; turning off the heat when the surface is just cooked and finishing with residual heat preserves their bouncy texture.
• Due to the cold pasta nature, the noodles tend to harden quickly—using thinner noodles like capellini, thin spaghetti, or buckwheat noodles helps the sauce adhere better and improves eating experience.
• Letting the pesto sit for a short while after blending allows the raw garlic bite to mellow and enhances the overall fragrance.