Noun
shiso (uncountable)
Any of several varieties of the herb Perilla frutescens, related to basil and mint, used in Japanese cooking.
Synonym: perilla
Common additions have included grapefruit peels or essence, shiso leaves and a simple lemon squeeze. Source: Internet
Even more striking was the fluke sashimi with balsamic pickled pumpkin, fried shallots, and a tangle of daikon sprouts and shiso shreds, sprinkled with toasted pumpkin seeds. Source: Internet
Especially enjoyable are items accented by Japanese ingredients rarely found in Americanized sushi bars, like the Geisha Roll’s astringent shiso leaf, beautifully balancing spicy tuna, pickled radish, and rich eel sauce. Source: Internet
It’s dressed up with (red roe), shiso, and fresh wasabi. Source: Internet
For instance, Becky suggests a combination of mint, Thai basil, and cilantro to mimic shiso leaf, or paprika and chipotle chile powder if you’re out of smoked paprika. Source: Internet
Super fresh fish, everything was divine including some unusual presentations, the scallop sushi came with some kind of caviar on top? and white tuna belly sashimi with a ponzu sauce, scallion, shredded radish and shiso leaf. Source: Internet