shiso
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of shiso
Japanese
Example Sentences
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It’s time to spotlight herbs with a quieter footprint: tarragon, marjoram, shiso and chervil.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2025
To begin: daikon simmered in dashi with golden miso over the top, with the melty-soft radish’s near-sweetness balanced against the miso’s ferment; a few tiny purple shiso flowers added color and a minute spicy ping.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 22, 2022
Just as eye-catching as the opening snack is the chaat starring shiso leaves dipped in chickpea batter, fried and planted atop a drift of yogurt and mashed white peas.
From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2022
Mr. Nagae’s menu includes pigeon glazed with miso and grilled over binchotan charcoal, lobster marinated with vanilla vinaigrette, and a dessert of strawberries with lychee, rose and shiso.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2022
It's not easy being green, unless you're this risotto recipe that gets its pastel color and bright, crisp flavor from pears, celery, and shiso leaf, an herb that's part of the mint family.
From Salon • Jan. 29, 2022
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