Cultural background
Pickles are a traditional side dish that can be stored for a long time, and there is a tradition of making them during their season to enjoy later. Pickled perilla leaves are especially popular in the summer.
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Ingredients
How it's made
- 1Wash the perilla leaves thoroughly and remove excess water.
- 2Mix soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, and water to make the pickling sauce.
- 3Soak the perilla leaves in the pickling sauce for about a day to mature.
- 4Store the matured perilla leaves in a container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
* Estimated values per serving.
Allergens
Suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets, but soy sauce may contain gluten.
How to order
깻잎 장아찌 주세요
Kkaet-ip jang-ajji ju-se-yo
Please give me pickled perilla leaves