Shiso Juice

Shiso Juice

Shiso Juice

Shiso Juice

Shiso is the one of the summer vegetables. Shiso is a type of Japanese herb and has been used as a food ingredient for quite some time in Japan. There are also kinds of Shiso: red shiso is used for seasoning pickled plums and green shiso used for serving sashimi; egoma is also in the Shiso family. Shiso leaves are often presented alongside their flowers and fruit, making it an eye-catching and delicious ingredient. Shiso contains anti-bacterial properties so it's wise to eat it with raw food (like sashimi). Its potent flavor can make consuming a lot of shiso challenging, but rather than let the extra spoil, it can easily be juiced and enjoyed.


しそジュース

夏野菜のひとつに紫蘇が挙げられます。紫蘇は日本ハーブの一種で、日本ではかなり古くから食材として利用されてきました。紫蘇にも種類があり、お刺身と供する青じそや梅干しに使う赤じそ、エゴマも紫蘇の仲間に入ります。また、葉だけでなく花や実も食材となり、我々の目と舌と身体をハッピーにしてくれます。紫蘇には殺菌作用が滋養強壮作用があり、生ものと一緒に食べたり夏バテにも効果があります。たくさん摂取するにはジュースとして頂くのも、おいしい案です。

Chef: Hirohisa Hayashi
Photos & Text: Naoko Takagi