Flowers & leaves
Edible dried flowers have been a fashion touch in Japan for a few years. Used as decoration for plates, tables, biscuits… And even brides use them for hairdo. Viola, Verbena, four-leaf clover dried flowers will brighten a tasty and delicate daily dish.
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Shiso leaves condiment
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From €5.45Red 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. Aromatic and taste notes of the green variety 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.
Red shiso is a "Japanese herb" with a good balance of vitamins and minerals. These leaves, processed as a condiment, are very rare to find in Japan.
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