Shiso from ChefPax has a complex herbal flavor with anise, basil, and mint undertones — a signature ingredient in Japanese cuisine used for sushi, sashimi, and fine-dining garnishes.

What does shiso taste like?

Shiso from ChefPax has a complex herbal flavor with anise, basil, and mint undertones — a signature ingredient in Japanese cuisine used for sushi, sashimi, and fine-dining garnishes.

What is shiso used for in cooking?

Shiso is used in Japanese cuisine as a wrapper for sushi and sashimi, in cocktails as a herbal garnish, and in fine-dining plating where its aromatic complexity elevates presentation.

Why do chefs use shiso microgreens?

Chefs prize shiso for its unique flavor profile — no other microgreen combines anise, mint, and basil in the same way — and for the visual drama of its deep burgundy-and-green leaves on a composed plate.

Shiso (Perilla Korean) — 5×5

5x5 tray

Live tray

Austin metro delivery

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Mint-basil-cinnamon blend, serrated aromatic leaves. 5×5 live tray - 4-6 harvests. Sushi, cocktails, Asian cuisine. 14-18 days.

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Typical grow cycle: 18 days

Delivery: Local delivery across the Austin metro area. Based in Manor, TX.

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ChefPax is a local microgreens farm in Manor, Texas, delivering fresh-cut and live-tray microgreens to chefs and home cooks across the Austin metro area.

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Why choose these microgreens

Harvested fresh — grown to order in Manor, TX
Live tray shelf life of 2–3 weeks vs. 5–10 days for pre-cut
Grown indoors year-round in a controlled environment
Used by Austin chefs and home cooks who want restaurant-quality ingredients

How to use shiso (perilla korean) — 5×5

Shiso (Perilla Korean) — 5×5 are commonly used in salads, sandwiches, grain bowls, and plated dishes. Best added just before serving.

How fresh are these microgreens?

ChefPax microgreens are grown in Manor, TX and delivered within 24–48 hours of harvest. Live trays continue growing, extending shelf life beyond pre-cut greens.

How they compare

Compared to other microgreens, shiso (perilla korean) — 5×5 offer a distinct flavor and texture profile.

Why chefs use shiso (perilla korean) — 5×5

Chefs use shiso (perilla korean) — 5×5 to enhance plating, add texture, and introduce concentrated flavor.

Nutrition Authority

Shiso microgreens carry the same complex aromatic profile as mature shiso — anise, umami, and mild bitterness — and are used in Japanese and East Asian culinary traditions as a direct garnish substitute. Evidence on shiso specifically is limited; claims below reflect general microgreen research.

What the evidence supports

• Shiso and perilla microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds responsible for their distinctive anise-like flavor.
moderate evidence
• Nutrient and phytochemical content in shiso microgreens varies by variety and growing conditions.
strong evidence

References

1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017

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Recipes using Shiso (Perilla Korean) — 5×5

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Shiso Microgreens Cucumber Salad (10-Minute Japanese Side Dish)

ChefPax recipe

Shiso

Shiso Microgreens Cucumber Salad (10-Minute Japanese Side Dish)

10 min

Thinly sliced cucumber and shiso microgreens dressed in rice vinegar and sesame — a refreshing Japanese side that highlights shiso's anise-mint flavor.

side dish

japanese

vegan

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