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Japanese Shiso Dressing (Perilla Leaves Salad Dressing)
This vibrant Japanese Shiso Dressing, made with fragrant Perilla leaves, has a distinct and refreshing flavor. It's the perfect Japanese twist on any salad!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 4 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 tsp grated garlic (or garlic paste)
- 10 perilla leaves (shiso) ((shiso/ooba))
- 2 tbsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Add all the ingredients to a small food processor and blitz until the perilla leaves are finely chopped.
- 2
If you are making it without a food processor, finely chop the perilla leaves (as small as possible) by hand and then add them to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients. Whisk vigorously until well combined.
- 3
Enjoy!