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#Side dishes (Banchan)

Forget Celery—Meet the King of Crunch: Korean Stem Lettuce with Perilla Sauce!

Katie Lee
Katie Lee
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If you’re obsessed with satisfying textures, this “Emperor’s Vegetable” will be your new favorite side dish. It’s a nutty, creamy, and incredibly crunchy experience that’ll have you reaching for seconds before you even finish your first bite

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