1, Perilla is edible and medicinal. The leaves have a very pleasant sweet taste and are used as a spice, cooked as potherbs or fried, and combined with fish, rice, vegetables and soups.
2, Perilla Extract is also chopped and combined with gingerroot, then added to stir-fries, tempuras and salads in many Asian countries.
3, The plant also supplies a nutritious cooking oil from the seed, as well as giving color and flavor to many pickled dishes....