Sesame leaves

Sesame leaves’ Korean name is “kkaenip”, some say “Ggaenip”.

This is a picture of sesame leaves. You can use these for making wraps with meat or as a cooking ingredient.

Sesame leaves

At the supermarket, you can get 3 bunches of these (picture below) for 1000 won. (US $1.05)

Sesame leaves bunch

I like them because they give a unique smell and taste.

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4 Responses to Sesame leaves
  1. Morris
    December 16, 2009 | 1:02 am

    Are these the same as Perilla or Shiso leaves?

  2. Morris
    December 16, 2009 | 1:01 am

    Are thee the same as Perilla or Shiso leaves?

  3. ingrid
    July 3, 2007 | 7:49 am

    fix coconut thai rice with stir fry veggies for wrapping. use vietnamese chili ginger sauce as dip. goes great with fresh tuna dishes.

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