Kkaennip

깻잎 – Perrilla leaves Often mistranslated as Wild Sesame Leaves, kkaennip is an important ingredient in many Korean dishes. The Korean perilla (deulkkae 들깨) plant is actually an Asian variety of the mint family and has a flavor distinct from Japanese perilla (Shiso 紫蘇). Fresh leaves have an aroma similar to apples … Read more

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 … Read more