Luiz Hara

Shiso Oil

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Preparation info
  • Makes about

    150 ml

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
The Japanese Larder
The Japanese Larder

By Luiz Hara

Published 2018

  • About

Ingredients

  • 50 g (1¾ oz) shiso (stalks and leaves), washed, patted dry and roughly chopped
  • 200 ml (

Method

  1. In a small pan add the shiso and sunflower oil. Place the pan on a very gentle heat and warm the oil through until barely lukewarm and the shiso is wilted, about 3 minutes. Take off the heat and place the pan in a bowl of iced water to cool down quickly, retaining the green colour of the shiso.
  2. Blend the oil and shiso in a food processor until smooth. Transfer