Kkaennip

Common Name: Korean Mint, Shiso, Korean Sesame, Wild Sesame Leaves

깻잎

Often mistranslated as Wild Sesame Leaves, kkaennip is an important ingredient in many Korean dishes.

Fresh leaves have an aroma similar to apples and mint, and are used in salads, as wraps for rice and meat, some varieties of Kimchi, and in some soups and stews.