- As i was browsing green section at asian market, cute sesame leaves caught my attention. I didn’t know what to do with it so didn’t buy it.
- After coming home, i googled and then had to go back to get them. They are rich with minerals. No wonder.
- They are not leaves of sesame seeds that we eat. Botanical name is Perilla leaves but pkg says sesame leaves.
- I found korean pancake recipe which is very close to indian puda/chila.
- Recipe here: http://drbenkim.com/bin-dae-duk-korean-pancake-recipe.htm
- It’s rice, split mung dal, shredded zucchini, red bell pepper, green onion but star ingredient is sesame leaves.
- Pancake turned out really good. And what can i say abt sesame leaves? They have a wonderful mild flavour like fennel seeds may be.
- While researching i read traditionally sesame leaves are served on table with side of cooked rice, kimchi, sesame oil etc.
- So i had to try it with what i had. Take a leaf, put little bit cooked rice, crushed red pepper and a drop of sesame oil.
- Wrap and pop it in your mouth.
- I didn’t have high expectation but oh boy, it tasted so good. I popped few more. 🙂
- If you find sesame leaves somewhere, do give it a shot. I loved it.
- Enjoy !
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