SHISO BRITTON

Perilla frutescense

  • COMMON NAMES

    Korean perilla, Shiso, Deulkkae

  • PLANT FAMILY

    Malvaceae

    The Mallow Family

  • NATIVE REGION

    Native to Southeast Asia.

  • HABITAT

    The plant prefers medium moisture soil in full sun.

  • CULTIVATION

    Annual

  • PARTS USED

    Leaf

PREPARATION

PROPERTIES: Volatile oils & Flavonoids

FLAVOR PROFILE: Herbaceous, warm, aromatic

PAIRING: Grains, Soups, Fish

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping teaspoon per cup of hot water.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz honey; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup honey for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz vinegar; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup vinegar for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Use flowering tops and leaves. Discard stems. Chop finely and use 1 heaping tablespoon per 1 oz spirit; or 1 cup herb per 1 cup spirit for a 1:1 ratio.

  • Dries quickly, air dry and do not apply additional heat to retain delicate volatile oil.