6 Uncommon Herbs to Add More Flavor to Your Life
The National Restaurant Association's annual "What's Hot" report is here, and we have the scoop on one of the hottest food trends – uncommon herbs. So to hop on board the trend, we're highlighting some of our favorite lesser-known herbs. From Thai Basil to winter savory, these herbs will add fresh flavor to your everyday cooking. So if you're feeling a little adventurous, scroll through the slideshow to learn how to use them in your next meal.
Red Perilla
Red Perilla, also called shiso, is an herb from the mint family. The red leaf varieties stand out especially well in herb gardens and have an anise-like flavor. Shiso works very well in salads, stews and noodles as an aromatic. Some also consider the herb to have medicinal benefits; In traditional Chinese medicine, the plant is used to ease the symptoms associated with the common cold.
Try it with our Winter Green Cure-All Soup recipe.