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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Have you tried perilla leaf juice to boost the immune system, shape your body, and brighten your skin? If not, let’s prepare the ingredients and get into the kitchen to make this beverage with us right now!
Ingredients for Perilla Leaf Juice Serves 4
Perilla leaves 200 gr Lemon 1 piece Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Tools needed
How to choose fresh ingredients
How to choose fresh perilla leaves
- You should choose perilla leaves that are smooth and still fresh.
- The part of the leaf close to the stem that has a darker purple color will make the juice more fragrant and sweet when cooked.
- Do not buy perilla leaves that are wilted, yellowing, bruised, or spoiled.
How to choose fresh lemons
- When buying lemons, you should gently press the outer skin with your hand; if you see essential oils spray out, then this is fresh lemon, not soaked in chemicals.
- Choose lemons that are medium-sized, with taut skin, bright green color, and feel heavy in your hand.
- Choose lemons with thin skin, with no mold on the skin, and not clumped.
- Do not buy lemons with dull skin or with pale yellow spots.
How to make Perilla Leaf Water
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Prepare and cook perilla leaf water
Perilla leaves bowl after buying, you wash both the leaves and stems thoroughly, then use scissors or knife to cut them into pieces about 1 finger length and put them into an pot.
Next, add about 2 liters of boiling water, cover the lid and simmer for about 20 minutes. To extract all the essence from the perilla leaves, after 20 minutes of cooking, you turn off the stove and let it steep for another 20 minutes.
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Completion
Once the perilla leaf water has finished steeping, add 1/2 spoon of salt and squeeze the juice of 1 lime into it. Be sure to also add the lime peel into the pot of water after squeezing. Stir well to combine the ingredients, and it will be ready to enjoy.
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Final Product
Now you have a refreshing perilla leaf drink for the whole family. The drink has a beautiful pink color, the fragrant aroma of perilla leaves, and the tartness of lime, making it very easy to drink. It tastes even better when served cold.
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