A member of the mint family, perilla balances crisp citrus notes with bitter undertones and subtle hints of anise and cinnamon. Takahashi says that for Japanese, it’s as important in cooking as basil is for Italians. “[It’s a] very significant flavor that can’t really be replaced by anything else and becomes part of a cultural […]

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