In Japanese cuisine, Shiso leaves are used to wrap meat and fish cakes, as a container for wasabi or as a condiment.
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Shiso is considered one of Japan’s seven main flavorings, which have been in use in the nation’s cuisine for more than 300 years.
Shiso has strong citrus, cinnamon and anise flavours, along with grassy undertones.
In Japanese cuisine, Shiso leaves are used to wrap meat and fish cakes, as a container for wasabi or as a condiment.
In Vietnamese cuisine, Shiso is used in salads and soups as well as for cooking seafood.
In Korea, Shiso is known as kkaenip and is used to make a type of kimchi.
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●Cut the plant above the first node (starting from the bottom).
(Harvesting style 1)
● Remove yellow and dead leaves.