What are Shiso Leaves?
A. Shiso Leaves come from an annual herb of the mint family (Perilla frutescens var. japonica). Both green and red leafed varieties are available and they are widely used in Japanese cuisine for pickling because of the leafs preserving properties. The red leafed variety also helps turn our Japanese pickled Ginger a lovely pink colour without the use of artificial colours. The herb has a strong mint or fennel flavour. It is sometimes know as beefsteak leaf. Back to topQ.
