Perilla Seed & Sweet Rice Dough Flake Soup: A Chewy, Nutty Winter Delight for Good Health
NO22 Perilla Seed & Sweet Rice Dough Flake Soup: A Warm Bowl for the Whole Family’s Well-being
This is a special homemade snack, crafted with care for family members who have difficulty digesting food. If you increase the quantity, it makes for a hearty meal! I highly recommend the main ingredients: perilla seeds, sweet rice flour, and turmeric. These three are excellent for winter health. According to Donguibogam (an ancient Korean medical text), turmeric dispels ‘cold energy’ and treats ‘wind diseases.’ The chewy texture of sweet rice flour aids digestion and pairs wonderfully with turmeric’s warming properties. Furthermore, Bencao Gangmu (a classic Chinese herbal text) states that perilla seeds nourish ‘qi,’ eliminate phlegm, and are beneficial for pain, digestion, and reducing fever. Enjoy this healthy winter snack often with your loved ones. Happy New Year!
Dough Ingredients
- 120g dried sweet rice flour
- 1g turmeric powder (a very small amount)
- Pinch of salt (optional)
- Boiling water (for dough)
Soup Ingredients
- 1/2 stalk green onion (scallion)
- 400ml anchovy and kelp broth
- 3 Tbsp ground perilla seeds (husked)
- 2/3 Tbsp fish sauce (e.g., Kkanari Aekjeot)
- Pinch of Pink Salt or Korean sea salt (to taste)
- 1/2 stalk green onion (scallion)
- 400ml anchovy and kelp broth
- 3 Tbsp ground perilla seeds (husked)
- 2/3 Tbsp fish sauce (e.g., Kkanari Aekjeot)
- Pinch of Pink Salt or Korean sea salt (to taste)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s make the dough for the dough flakes. In a large bowl, combine 120g of dried sweet rice flour and 1g of turmeric powder, mixing them thoroughly. (You can add a tiny pinch of salt if you like.) Gradually add boiling water while stirring with a spatula or your hands to mix the flour. Be careful as the sweet rice flour mixture will be hot. The dough is ready when it clumps together without falling apart when pressed.
Step 2
Transfer the hot dough to a work surface and knead it into a cohesive ball. Knead until the surface becomes smooth. Sweet rice dough can feel stickier than regular wheat flour dough, so adjust the amount of water to achieve the right consistency.
Step 3
Shape the dough into long cylindrical logs. Cut them into pieces about the size of one or two finger segments and then roll them into small balls to create cute dough flakes. Rolling them into balls helps achieve that characteristic chewy texture.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to cook the soup. Pour 400ml of anchovy and kelp broth into a pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the broth is boiling vigorously, add the prepared sweet rice dough flakes. Cook until they float to the surface. This indicates they are cooked.
Step 5
Confirm that the dough flakes are cooked as they float to the surface. You can also take one out and taste it to be sure.
Step 6
While the soup is cooking, finely chop 1/2 stalk of green onion.
Step 7
Once all the dough flakes are cooked and floating, add the chopped green onion and let it simmer briefly. Finally, stir in 3 tablespoons of ground perilla seeds (husked), making sure to mix well so there are no clumps. Adding the perilla seeds will significantly enhance the nutty aroma.
Step 8
Taste the soup and season with 2/3 tablespoon of fish sauce. You can also use regular soy sauce if preferred. Adjust the seasoning with a pinch of Pink Salt or Korean sea salt as needed.
Step 9
Serve the finished Perilla Seed & Sweet Rice Dough Flake Soup in a wide bowl. The steaming hot soup looks very appetizing.
Step 10
This dish, with its perfect combination of warm, chewy sweet rice dough flakes and nutty perilla seeds, is an excellent and nourishing winter snack that will warm you from the inside out.
