Korean Deulkkae Aehobak Beoseot Bokkeum (Perilla Zucchini Mushroom Stir-fry)
Quick answer
- Total time
- 28 min
- Level
- Easy
- Servings
- 4 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
Deulkkae-aehobak-beoseot-bokkeum is a Korean stir-fry of zucchini and oyster mushrooms finished with ground perilla seeds.
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The perilla powder is added toward the end of cooking, where it combines with the moisture released from the vegetables to form a thick, nutty coating that clings to each piece. Oyster mushroom brings natural umami and a slightly fibrous chew, while the zucchini contributes its gentle sweetness and keeps the dish from drying out. No strong spices or fermented pastes are needed - the toasted, herbal fragrance of the perilla seeds carries the flavor from start to finish. The result is a moist, mild side dish that demonstrates how a single aromatic ingredient can add significant depth to a simple vegetable stir-fry.
Ingredients
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Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Prep
Slice 350 g of zucchini into 0.7 cm thick half-moon pieces, and tear 200 g of oyster mushrooms into thick pieces along the grain.
- 2Prep
Shred 120 g of onion into thick strips, and pre-mix 2 tablespoons of ground perilla seed into 80 ml of water to dissolve any lumps.
- 3Control
Heat 1.5 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and onion, and stir-fry for 1 minute to develop aroma.
- 4Control
Add zucchini and stir-fry over medium heat for 2 minutes.
Move on once the zucchini edges become slightly translucent and moisture starts to release.
- 5Season
Add mushrooms and 1 tablespoon of soup soy sauce and stir-fry 2 more minutes to season.
The dish is ready for the next step when moisture from the mushrooms makes the pan visibly moist.
- 6Season
Add the perilla water and stir constantly for 2 to 3 minutes.
Turn off the heat when the ground perilla absorbs the moisture to form a thick sauce and a rich nutty aroma intensifies.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Perilla powder coats zucchini and mushrooms in a nutty, thickened sauce.
- Finish cue
- Move on once the zucchini edges become slightly translucent and moisture starts to release.
- Avoid this
- If you do not have soup soy sauce, use 0.7 tbsp regular soy sauce.
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