【Materials】 (For 2 people)
Shogoin turnip…200 grams
Sesame oil…1 tablespoon
Soy sauce…2 teaspoons
Perilla leaves…6 pieces
Rice flour…1 teaspoon
Sesame oil…1 tablespoon
Soy sauce…Appropriate amount

Grilled Shogoin turnip wrapped in perilla seeds

【How to make】
① Peel the Shogoin turnip thickly and cut it into 1cm thick chrysanthemum-shaped slices.
② Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a frying pan over medium heat, fry ① until browned on both sides, drizzle soy sauce over the Shogoin turnip, and turn off the heat.
③ Wrap the surface of ② in perilla leaves, lightly press to mix, coat with rice flour, add the remaining sesame oil, return to the frying pan, and fry until browned on both sides.
④ Place on a plate and drizzle with soy sauce to taste.

【Points】
A simple yet deep-flavored dish with the aroma of sesame oil and soy sauce and the flavor of perilla leaves. Slow frying brings out the sweetness of the turnip.

                                                            by  Masako Yoshimura(Culinary expert,Registered dietician)