Perilla Seed Sweet Potato Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 sweet potato (about 150g)
• 1 tbsp ground perilla seeds
• 1/2 tsp perilla oil
• 1/2 tbsp cake flour
• 125ml low-fat milk
• 1/2 clove garlic
• A pinch of salt
• 20g shredded mozzarella
• A little pepper

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Steps

1. 01

   Slice the sweet potato 0.5cm thick. Sprinkle with 1/2 tbsp water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 3 minutes to half-cook it.

2. 02

   Heat perilla oil in a pan and sauté the minced garlic and cake flour over low heat for 1 minute.

3. 03

   Pour in the milk in 2-3 additions, stirring to avoid lumps, and simmer until thickened. Stir in the ground perilla seeds, salt, and pepper.

4. 04

   Layer the sweet potato in an oven-safe dish and pour over the sauce from step 3. Top with mozzarella.

5. 05

   Bake at 200°C for 12-15 minutes, until the top is golden.