crispa , called shiso, has attractive, crispate foliage and is grown for the aromatic leaves, which may be green (ao-jiso, ['"蘇, あお-そ]) or red (aka-jiso [赤"蘇, あか-そ]). The leaves are always used fresh, but can be frozen.
Shiso. Japanese mint.
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From DS [email, 9 April 1995]: ``Shiso is a green leaf with serrated edges and a sharp (hard to describe) taste used as a garnish for sashimi. The leaves can also be used as a nigiri wrapper.
shiso.. the green perilla leaf, usually served with sashimi (also called "beefsteak leaf). Purple shiso leaf is highly prized for it's use in pickles.
shoyu.. soy sauce.
Shiso
S/O/L/E - Acronym attributed to The Ethicurean web log team. Stands for S Sustainable; O Organic; L Local; E Etthical.
shiso leaves: A small, notch-leafed herb that's fragrant and full of flavor. Used in Japanese cuisine.
shred: To cut into long, thin strips.
sieve: A utensil that has many small meshed or perforated openings; used to strain solids from liquids.
2 green shiso leaves, halved
For the London slider apple and ale chutney
1 apple, preferably Granny Smith, peeled, cored and grated ...
Shiso Japanese mint; the leaf of the Perilla plant. Used frequently in Maki Sushi and Sashimi. Shochu A distilled, clear alcoholic beverage made from a variety of different ingredients, including potatoes, rice, barley, buckwheat, and/or sugar.
A Japanese condiment made from ume plums that are harvested before they are ripe, and then soaked in a brine with red shiso leaves to be pickled. The red shiso leaves, rich in minerals, add flavor and a pinkish-red coloring to the plums.
Nigiri Sushi with Avocado, Cucumber, and Shiso Leaves
Nigiri sushi is shaped into ovals of rice with the "filling" on top. If you can't find shiso leaves, substitute fresh basil.
See the recipe ...
(4) beefsteak leaves (shiso), embed in red or white miso for at least 1 month. Use chopped as a filling for rice balls! ...
Pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce are all common, although other pickled vegetables such as shiso leaf are not unusual. Other garnishes might include shredded daikon radish and salted seaweed.
furikake Notes: This Japanese salt substitute combines black and white sesame seeds, nori, red shiso leaves, and additional flavorings.
Hunan spices To make your own: See the Hunan Blended Spices posting on RecipeSource.com.
Umeboshi: pickled Japanese plums that are picked before they're ripe, then soaked in brine and red shiso leaves, the latter of which adds flavor and a pink coloring.
Shiso Aromatic, nettle-shaped leaf, member of the mint family with pungency and a hint of basil. Also known as: Perilla, Beefsteak Plant.
Somen, a very thin wheat noodle is also served cold with a dipping sauce, often with green shiso leaves, ginger and toasted sesame seeds. In Japan, it's considered to be very good form to loudly slurp your noodles.
 See also: Rice, Pickle, Perilla, Fish, Flavor
  
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