Perilla Shiso

Perilla frutescens — Lamiaceae

Italiano: Shiso — Perilla

Description

Perilla Shiso (Perilla frutescens) belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is native to Asia. It thrives in Fields, Gardens, Roadsides, Waste ground environments across regions including Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia. Botanically, Perilla Shiso is aromatic herb essential Japanese Korean cuisine. Leaves wrap sushi. Seeds oil.. It is also known locally as Perilla. The edible parts include Leaves, Seeds. With an edibility rating of 8/10, it ranks as an excellent wild food source. Harvesting is best done during August, July, June and September. Nutritionally, Perilla Shiso stands out for its Vitamin K (60.0mg, 50% DV), Vitamin C (30.0mg, 33% DV) and Calcium (200.0mg, 15% DV). It also provides 1.0g protein and 2.0g dietary fiber per 100g serving. In the kitchen, Perilla Shiso offers a Aromatic minty basil flavor profile. Raw wrap pickled seeds oil. Common culinary applications include raw wrap, pickled, seed oil, garnish. Popular preparations include Shiso wrap, Perilla oil, Pickled shiso, Toasted seed snack. For storage, fresh 5d Pickled 6mo. Safety note: No toxicity. Antinutrient content is no antinutrients. Safe lookalike species include Basil mint. Always verify identification with at least three independent botanical sources before consumption.

🌿 Foraging Tips

Where to find: Grows in Fields, Gardens, Roadsides, Waste ground across Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia.

🍳 Recipe: Shiso wrap

Preparation method: Raw wrap pickled seeds oil
Flavor profile: Aromatic minty basil
Edible parts: Leaves, Seeds

This is one of the traditional ways to prepare this wild edible plant. Always ensure proper plant identification before cooking.

When to harvest: Best months: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Lookalike (safe): Basil mint
⚠️ Lookalike (toxic): No poisonous
Tip: Always verify identification with multiple sources before consuming any wild plant. When in doubt, do not eat it.

Edibility

8/10
Toxicity: No toxicity
Antinutrients: No antinutrients
Safe lookalikes: Basil mint
Dangerous: No poisonous

Harvest Calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Edible parts: foglie, semi
Preparation: Raw wrap pickled seeds oil
Flavor: Aromatic minty basil

Nutrition (per 100g)

Protein: 1.0g
Fat: 0.3g
Fiber: 2.0g
Vitamin C: 30.0mg (33%DV)
Vitamin A: 120mcg (13%DV)
Vitamin E: 0.5mg (3%DV)
Vitamin K: 60mcg (50%DV)
Folate (B9): 10mcg (2%DV)
Calcium: 200.0mg (15%DV)
Iron: 1.0mg (5%DV)
Magnesium: 20mg (4%DV)
Potassium: 200mg (4%DV)
Zinc: 0.3mg (2%DV)

Culinary Uses: raw wrap, pickled, seed oil, garnish Storage: Fresh 5d Pickled 6mo

Recipes

  • Shiso wrap
  • Perilla oil
  • Pickled shiso
  • Toasted seed snack
  • Seed flour bread
  • Seed dressing granola
  • Stir-fried Perilla Shiso
  • Perilla Shiso tempura

Where It Grows

Continent: Asia
Regions: Japan, Korea, China, Southeast Asia
Habitat: Fields, Gardens, Roadsides, Waste ground
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Important: Always verify plant identification before consumption. This content is for informational purposes only. Consult reliable sources and experts before eating any wild plant. Improper identification can be dangerous.

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🌿 Amaranth🌿 Angelica Tree🌿 Autumn Olive

Sources & References

Kew Plants of the World USDA PLANTS Wikipedia (EN)