sesame leaf
Despite its name, "sesame leaf" can refer to leaves from both the sesame and perilla plants, commonly used in various cuisines, especially Korean.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(informal, Korean cuisine)A leaf from the perilla plant, often used in Korean dishes for its minty and nutty flavor.
Example
- In Korean cuisine, sesame leaves are often used to wrap meat and rice.
- The unique flavor of sesame leaves adds depth to kimchi.
C1Botany
(technical, academic)A leaf from the sesame plant, used in various culinary and medicinal applications.
Example
- The sesame plant's leaves are rich in nutrients and used in traditional remedies.
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