Cultivated in ancient China, the herb purple perilla is known in Chinese as zǐsū (紫蘇), which is the origin of the Japanese name shiso. It’s used extensively in Japanese cuisine as well as in Korea, Laos and Vietnam. The flavour is vibrant and herbaceous and reminiscent of mint or basil, with hints of cinnamon, anise and coriander (cilantro) … Continue reading perilla (shiso) granita