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June 22, 2020

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Shiso, also called perilla, is part of the mint family, but it has a distinct spiciness and pungency.lzf/iStock/Getty Images Plus

Shiso, also called perilla, is part of the mint family, but it has a distinct spiciness and pungency. It is a common ingredient in Japanese food and also is used in Korean cuisine. It comes in stronger-flavored green and milder purple varieties.

Shiso is beginning to gain traction on U.S. menus, particularly in one of its traditional roles as a sushi accompaniment, but also in cocktails and as a flavoring for a variety of proteins.

Found mostly in fine-dining restaurants and ethnic independents, this Flavor of the Week is considered a premium ingredient and a favorite among Asian consumers, according to market research firm Datassential.

Click through this month’s slideshow for more information about shiso, and two menu ideas.

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