About YUUOoba (shiso leaves)
Green shiso leaves. Fresh and minty, used as a garnish or for wrapping.
👀 At a glance
🌿WhatShiso leaf
👃AromaFresh, minty
🔪UseJulienne, wrap
🔪 How to use
1
Wash and pat dry
2
Cut off the stems
3
Stack a few, roll them up and slice thinly from the end
📊 Nutrition (per 100 g)
32kcal
230mgCalcium
Figures for raw shiso leaves[1]
🔁 If you don’t have it
Many dishes work without it. There will be less aroma.
🧊 Storage
Wrap in a damp paper towel, put in a bag and refrigerate.
Recipes with this ingredient
Hiyajiru (Cold Miso Soup over Rice)
About 30 minServes 2
Hiyayakko (Chilled Tofu with Toppings)
About 15 minServes 2
Kaisendon (Sashimi Rice Bowl)
About 30 minServes 2
Katsuo no Tataki (Seared Bonito)
About 20 minServes 2
Mentaiko Pasta (Spicy Cod Roe Spaghetti)
About 20 minServes 2
Grilled Salmon Pressed Sushi (No Mold Needed)
About 1 hr 30 minServes 2 (6 pieces)
Salmon and Ikura Rice Bowl
About 25 minServes 2
Pan-Fried Chicken Tenders Rolled with Umeboshi and Shiso
About 25 minServes 2
Shirasu Don (Baby Sardine Rice Bowl)
About 10 minServes 2
Somen noodles
About 15 minServes 2
Tekka Don (Tuna Rice Bowl)
About 30 minServes 2
Temaki Sushi (Hand-Rolled Sushi)
About 1 hr 15 minServes 4
Sources（1）
Checked on 2026-10-07.