Do you like mind-blowing flavors? Kkaennip jangajji – pickled perilla leaf – in my experience, is not as ubiquitous among the various pickles you will get at a Korean restaurant, despite having a really bold and unique flavor. Once I discovered the unique flavor of perilla leaf, with its hints […]
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Perilla Leaf (Kkaennip) Kimchi
One kimchi that has stood out to me for years for its unique & floral flavor is kkaennip kimchi, or kimchi of perilla leaf. This can also be called sesame leaf (though it’s not in the same family as the sesame plant that makes sesame seeds). In fact, perilla leaf […]