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    Memoirs Of A Shiso

    Seek out broad, frilly shiso leaves! A Japanese mint with clean anise and citrus notes, it pairs well with fish and summer vegetables.

    Edamam
    by Edamam

    Community Contributor

    The Spirit of Saint Tran

    Via myrecipes.com

    A rum-based refresher, this cocktail blends shiso with pineapple juice, lychee & oolong tea for a drink with real Asian flair.

    Quick Cucumber & Shiso Pickles

    Via food52.com

    A cold brine keeps these cukes nice and crisp for a cooling garnish or anytime nibble!

    Stir-fried Eggplant with Ginger & Miso

    Via simplyrecipes.com

    Spooned atop some spicy greens, like arugula or baby mustard, we think this dish makes an excellent take-along lunch.

    Soba Salad with Shrimp, Shiso & Nori

    Via bonappetit.com

    This flavorful & satisfying dinner comes together in little more time than it takes to boil water.

    Shrimp & Daikon Salad with Ume-Shiso Dressing

    Via epicurious.com

    Serve up a meal of Japanese small plates, crowned by this salad flavored with tart pickled plums (umeboshi) and shisho leaves.

    Coconut Ice Cream with Shiso Sugar

    Via thekitchn.com

    Toast flaked coconut prior to churning with milk & cream to bring out its inherent nuttiness. Sprinkle with bright, fresh shisho leaves, muddled with sugar to give a lift to the ice cream's richness.

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