Ingredients with Measurements:
- 20-25 fresh perilla leaves (ggaennip)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
Special equipment needed:
- Non-stick frying pan
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Rinse the perilla leaves and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well until smooth.
3. Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat and add enough vegetable oil to cover the bottom of the pan.
4. Dip each perilla leaf into the batter, making sure it is fully coated.
5. Place the coated perilla leaf onto the hot frying pan and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6. Remove the perilla leaf from the pan and place it onto a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
7. Repeat steps 4-6 until all the perilla leaves are cooked.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-15 minutes
Temperature:
- Medium-high heat
Serving size:
- 2-3 people
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 150
- Total fat: 5g
- Saturated fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
- Sodium: 200mg
- Total carbohydrate: 21g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 0g
- Protein: 5g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- All-purpose flour can be substituted with rice flour or cornstarch for a gluten-free option.
- Perilla leaves can be substituted with spinach or kale leaves.
Variations:
- Add chopped green onions or minced garlic to the batter for extra flavor.
- Serve with a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and chopped green onions.
Tips and tricks:
- Make sure the perilla leaves are fully coated with batter to ensure even frying.
- Use a non-stick frying pan to prevent the perilla leaves from sticking to the pan.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Storage instructions:
- Ggaennip Jeon is best served fresh and should not be stored for more than a few hours.
Reheating instructions:
- Ggaennip Jeon can be reheated in a toaster oven or oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the Ggaennip Jeon on a plate and garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds.
Garnishes:
- Chopped green onions or sesame seeds
Pairings:
- Ggaennip Jeon pairs well with Korean rice wine (makgeolli) or beer.
Suggested side dishes:
- Kimchi
- Steamed rice
- Korean-style pickled vegetables (oi sobagi)
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the batter is too thick, add more water until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- If the perilla leaves are not fully coated with batter, the batter may be too thin. Add more flour until it thickens.
Food safety advice:
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the Ggaennip Jeon from absorbing too much oil.
Food history:
- Ggaennip Jeon is a popular Korean dish made from perilla leaves that have been coated in batter and fried.
Flavor profiles:
- Ggaennip Jeon has a crispy texture and a savory flavor with a hint of garlic.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve Ggaennip Jeon as an appetizer or side dish with a dipping sauce and other Korean dishes.
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Region: Korean