Recipe Shisho pesto, "Japanese basil
Shiso, also known as "Japanese basil", is a plant with fragrant leaves, commonly used in Japanese cuisine. Its unique taste, slightly minty with a hint of aniseed, makes it a perfect ingredient for revisiting classic recipes like pesto. This Japanese version of pesto brings subtle, exotic flavors, perfect for accompanying noodles, grilled fish or even steamed vegetables. Shiso is also rich in antioxidants and renowned for its digestive health benefits.
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cooking Time
- 0 minutes
- Servings
- 2
Ingredients
- 30 g fresh shiso leaves (approx. 12-15 leaves)
- 1 small garlic clove
- 15 g white sesame seeds
- 20 ml light soy sauce
- 50 ml sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon mirin (optional for a sweet note)
Directions
- Gently wash and dry the shiso leaves. Peel the garlic clove.
- In a blender or mortar, combine the shiso leaves, garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce and mirin.
- Blend gently, gradually adding sesame oil until smooth. You can adjust the amount of oil to suit your desired texture.
- Serve immediately with soba noodles, rice, or grilled vegetables. Garnish with a few pieces of crumbledseaweeds or sesame seeds for a finishing touch.
