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Shiso in Japanese Cooking: Taste, Varieties, and Uses

September 8, 2026August 24, 2026 by Hiro
Fresh green and red shiso leaves arranged on a dark ceramic plate

Shiso is an aromatic Japanese herb used with sushi, rice, noodles, tempura, and pickles. Learn how green and red shiso differ and how each is used.

Categories Japanese Ingredients Tags Green Shiso, Japanese Herbs, Japanese Perilla, Red Shiso, Shiso

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