What is the difference between Shiso and Ooba? Perilaldehyde also has bactericidal and antiseptic effects. Also, the fragrant components and sisoaldehyde stimulate the olfactory cells, promoting secretion of saliva and gastric juices, improving appetite and promoting digestion absorption. Lately, it has also become a point of focus due to its high antioxidant effects.
It has a high nutritional value and as a vegetable, it has an extremely high content of β-carotene, B vitamins, vitamins C, E and K, iron, calcium, potassium, zinc, etc.
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This is the perilla leaf (shiso), but generally, it is only called green shiso when used in full leaf form as a potherb. You’ll find Shiso all year long, but its true season is summer. It’s not as pungent and the fragrance is more subtle without the unique onion spiciness and there is an element of sweetness. This is a mixed breed of green onion and white onion mainly found in Kansai and further west. They have a refreshing taste that isn’t as spicy, so it is used as a condiment or a sushi topping. They are 6-10 cm in length and look like pine needles. These are green onions harvested immediately after sprouting. The texture is soft and there is a sweet element, and the inside of the leaves is slimy. There are 2 types: Light-yellow (hoso-negi) and black (futo-negi). It is soft and has a pleasant taste and is perfect for dressed fish/vegetables (aemono), condiments and hot pot dishes. Kujo-negi are green onions indigenous to Kyoto and have been growing mostly in the Kujo Village (currently Sakyo-ku of Kyoto city) since the Nara era. Fugu-negi (Yasuoka onions) is another type of small green onions. They are generally 5 mm in diameter and 50 cm long and used for condiments. This is a brand name for small green onions. The leaves are soft, it has a unique onion scent and is great for condiments, stir-fry and miso soup. It mainly grows in Western Japan, is thinner than shiro-negi and is characterized by how it branches near the root. It also has spicy, onion components and the white portion has high allyl sulfide content, which is known for aiding in digestion, so it has more medicinal effects than leafy onions.Īo-negi is also called leafy onions and refers to onions with more green space. It softens and has a sweetness when it is heated. These onions are common in East Japan, characterized by the thickness and large white space. These are also known as “long onions” or Japanese leeks. It is a separate species from onions and is characterized by its more pungent spicy flavor. “Asa” means shallow and “tsuki” means green onion, and this particular plant is named because of its color, which isn’t as dark as green onions. Let’s take a look at the characteristics of spices and condiments often used in Japanese cuisine.
Setting aside the debate that some of these condiments deviate from the essence of Edomae sushi, there is no doubt that condiments bring out the flavors of sushi toppings. Sudachi was the first citrus juice used in preparations, then the use of yuzu and lemon became common, and there are some chefs that also use yuzu salt, spicy mustard and grated garlic. These remain the main four seasonings used at sushi restaurants. Nitsume (marinating), Nikiri (boiling down), citrus juices and salt. Can you identify them? Why are they used? Even Japanese people can’t answer these questions, but you can learn the answers here. Sushi toppings are further topped with just a top of certain condiments.
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