Whole Salt Pickled Red Shiso Leaves 15pcs

Red Shiso (Perilla) leaves are a versatile ingredient, often used in the Asian kitchen. The leaves itself are a bit spicy with a hint of cinnamon and are very rich in calcium and iron. They are believed to contain cancer-fighting properties and help improve blood circulation. 

Due to their strong flavor and color, they are ideal to use for pickling, or to compliment dishes like sashimi and tempura. 

Whole red shiso leaves of this quality and size are quite special, even in Japan. Grown in Kanagawa prefecture, they can only be harvested early in the morning before the sun comes out, so that the leaves keep a maximum of moisture. The red leaves are then pickled in salt to preserve them. 

The whole red shiso leaves can be used to wrap sushi (temari style) or rice balls in, as an alternative to seaweed. The salty, savory flavor enhances the aroma of the rice and gives your dish a unique, Japanese flavor. It also gives your dish a beautiful red color and is often used as natural food coloring! 

CHINRIU is a specialist for condiments, pickles and sweets made of ume plum, red shiso and sakura cherry blossoms. The company was established in 1871 by the last chief cook of Odawara castle - Monya KOMINE - and is now run by the fifth generation of the KOMINE family. In Japan, the CHINRIU brand is well known for the quality of its products, which are sold in own shops as well as major department stores and premium super markets.

CHINRIU products clean and natural, without the use of unnecessary enhancers. Furthermore, many products are suitable to a wide range of diets such as Gluten Free, Vegan, Halal, Kosher, Rawfood and Macrobiotic.

Producer: Chinriu Honten (1871, Odawara)
Ingredients: Shiso leaves, red shiso vinegar, salt, citric acid
Salt %: 23%
Shelf-life: 6 months
Storage: Keep in the fridge after opening