Red shiso dressing

Red shiso or purple shiso, Aka shiso in Japanese, from its vernacular name Perilla Frustecens, is a member of the mint family. It is one of the most important herbs and condiments in Japanese cuisine.

Red shiso is often used to color foods and in marinades. Green variety aromatic and taste notes are similar to those of basil. Purple version is reminiscent of hibiscus, sour cherry and acerola. In Japan, this plant is considered a medicinal plant, renowned for its antiseptic, soothing, antiallergic and anti-inflammatory properties, as well as for its preventive effects against cardiovascular disease.