Product Review
Red Shiso is a traditional Japanese ingredient also known as "Beefsteak leaves" or "Red Perilla" in the West. It usually preserved in salt and has an intense flavor reminding of anise. In Japan the use of Red Shiso dates back hundreds of years and it is regarded as one of Japan's seven essential spices. Traditionally Red Shiso is preserved using salt.
- These whole red shiso leaves are perfect to wrap Onigiri rice balls instead of sea weed. They also can be used to make a meat roll and are an essential ingredient to color Japanese style pickles.
- Ingredients: Shiso Leaves, Salt (23%), Umeboshi Vinegar, Citric Acid | Good for 6 months, keep in the refrigerator after opening
- INSTRUCTIONS: Desalt the leaves before use by soaking them in water for to to 15 minutes.
- Grown and processed in Japan by CHINRIU. CHINRIU was established in 1871 by the last chief cook of Odawara castle and is now run by the fifth generation of the same family. The company is well known for the high quality of its traditional Japanese ingredients made of Ume plum, Red Shiso and Sakura cherry blossoms.
