5 Season
93 Episode
Trails to Tsukiji - Season 4 Episode 15 Shiso
This time, our theme is shiso, a plant used as an herb in Japanese cooking. Shiso is known for its refreshing aroma, and is used to garnish sashimi, as a spice and more. Its anti-bacterial properties have long made it an essential part of Japan's culinary culture. We visit a farm that uses insects instead of agrochemicals to grow shiso organically. We also discover foods from traditional pickled shiso from Kyoto to a shiso-based alcoholic beverage gaining attention around the world.
- Year: 2019
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Documentary
- Studio: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
- Keyword: fish market, food, farming, japanese cuisine, cuisine, wholesale market, comfort food
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