{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Shiso Beautiful, My Valentine","description":"In this episode of GoGreenfields, River and Terran pick gorgeous Shiso leaves from their LettuceGrow garden.  The fantastic indoor growing system allowed the co-hosts to grow a large amount of shiso just for this episode.   About Shiso   Shiso, which is also called \u201cperilla leaf\u201d or \u201cJapanese basil\u201d is native to Japan.  It is a relative of the mint plant commonly grown in many American gardens.  Like mint, Shiso is considered to have medicinal value.  It has antibacterial properties, which led to it becoming a favorite tool of Sushi chefs in its homeland. The Shiso leaves can actually preserve food by preventing spoilage, so it is often wrapped around the raw fish used in sushi.  It is also, obviously, edible, and is said to pair well with Salmon, Tuna, and Yellowtail fish.  But, it is also making an appearance in beverages, jellies, and desserts. Terran\u2019s Shiso Recipe: Shiso Gelee Topping Ingredients 6 tablespoons water 1  teaspoon gelatin 2 tablespoons salted shiso dried 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons lemon juice Directions Put the water in a small saucepan, sprinkle it with gelatin and allow it to hydrate for one to two minutes. Add the shiso, place over medium heat, and bring to a slow boil. Lower temperature, add sugar and lemon juice.  Pass the mixture through a tea strainer into a glass or ceramic dish or ramekin.   Cool in the fridge until set.   Cut with cookie cutters or knife and serve.     River\u2019s Shiso Recipe: Valentines Day Shiso Soda Ingredients 125 grams Shiso leaves 1 cup water \u00bd cup sugar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar Directions Rinse Shiso De-stem Shiso Add water to medium sauce pan and bring to slow boil Add shiso leaves and allow to steep (2-4 minutes) Strain and press into glass bowl Pour juice into smaller sauce pan, add sugar After sugar dissolves, add vinegar. Allow syrup to cool, then pour over soda water and enjoy Other Episode Mentioned Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs  Share your reactions to these recipes! Facebook:  @gogreenfieldspodcast  Twitter: @GoGreenfields Instagram: @gogreenfieldsshow TikTok: GoGreenfieldsTwins Recommended Products LettuceGrow This episode is brought to you by: Alitura Skin Care \u2014 the purest ingredients found in nature with a non-toxic promise to visibly transform your skin! Grassland Beef \u2014 It\u2019s a real simple recipe: Know your food. Know your farmer! US Wellness Meats \u2014 all-natural, whole foods raised the way nature intended Apollo \u2014 help your body recover from stress, so you can relax, focus, sleep, and feel better! (Use Coupon Code GoGreenfields10) LettuceGrow \u2014 Grow Farm Fresh Produce, No Garden or Green Thumb Required! Magic Spoon \u2014 Delicious and Nutritious, High-Protein Cereal! (use coupon code GOGREENFIELDS) Desert Farms Camel Milk \u2014 100% Raw and Natural Source of Calcium and Vitamin B1 Farmer\u2019s Juice \u2014 Stop Buying Overpriced Juice. Organic is better! Doc Parsley\u2019s Sleep Remedy \u2014 Get the Best Sleep of Your Life! Thrive Market \u2014 Better for People and for the Planet! Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club \u2014 The Freshest, Most Flavorful Artisanal Olive Oil You\u2019ll Ever Taste Wake Up Foods \u2014 Good Food for a Good Morning! ","author_name":"The GoGreenfields Show!","author_url":"http:\/\/www.gogreenfields.com","html":"