Shiso leaves are a summer favorite with plenty of antioxidants and antibacterial benefits to fight the summer heat! Shiso leaves are often used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for its many medicinal benefits including calming anxiety, insomnia, and mood imbalance. It is also full of vitamin e, vitamin c, and calcium to boost the immune system. RECIPE: 1-2 servings2 cups pasta or pasta for two (choose your fav)5-6 green shiso leaves0.5 - 1 oz chirimen jyako or "jyako" (tiny salted dried anchovies*)1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon ponzuPinch of red chili flakesFew cranks of freshly ground pepper1/2 sheet nori (you may also buy pre shredded nori) Oil for cooking ( I used evoo) *Dried anchovies are easily found in Japanese and Korean Asian markets. The umami flavor is seriously addictive:) 1. Boil pasta according to package. 2. While pasta is boiling, thinly shred shiso leaves and mince garlic. 3. Drain pasta.4. Heat pan to med heat. 5. Add oil. 5. Add garlic and let it sit for a few minutes to flavor the oil. 6. Just before the garlic turns color, add jyako, red chili flakes and sauted. 7. Once everything starts to sizzle, add pasta. 8. Add pepper. 9. Add ponzu. 10. Toss everything together, turn off heat, then add the shiso leaves. Toss. 11. Plate. Garnish with nori . 12. Enjoy!! Itadakimasu Instagram: instagram.com/graceyoshikawaAll content and media on the Graces Japanese Cooking channel is created and published online for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice and should not be relied on as health or personal advice. Readers should not act upon any information provided on this website without seeking advice from a licensed physician.
