Nuts & seeds · powder
Perilla seed powder
Also called ground perilla seeds, deulkkae garu, wild sesame powder
Ground roasted perilla seeds; nutty and earthy, stirred into Korean soups, stews and namul to thicken and enrich.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodSesame seeds
Toast and grind first; sweeter sesame flavour, without perilla's wild, minty note.
- T2 · GoodToasted sesame seeds
Grind first; nuttier and sweeter, without perilla's minty, earthy edge.
- T3 · In a pinchTahini
A paste rather than a powder; thickens soups but tastes of sesame, not perilla. (use 0.75× the amount)
Cook with Perilla seed powder