Red Perilla or Shiso is a traditional Japanese herb that tasted like a mix of cinnamon coriander and citrus. It also can be grows as sprouts or microgreens. The bushy plant produces aromatic red frilled leaves. Great in salads juices pickling Sushi and more.
Leaves can be used in Japanese recipes such as: Umeboshi pickled plum and Akajiso juice.
This plant has many names: Japanese Basil Beefsteak Plant Zi Su Red Soviet Union Purple Basil or Red Mint
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Perilla frutescens
