Aojiso, the green perilla or shiso leaf, is one of the most distinctive herbs in the Japanese kitchen, prized for a fresh, fragrant aroma that hovers somewhere between basil, mint and citrus. This aojiso dressing captures that character in liquid form, a light and refreshing condiment that carries the herb’s unmistakable perfume into a clean, lively seasoning.

Its profile is bright and appetising, tangy and savoury at once, with a genuine umami depth beneath the herbaceous lift. Unlike rich, creamy dressings, it is typically oil free, which makes it light, clean and health conscious, refreshing rather than heavy, and lets the fragrance of the shiso shine through without anything to mask it.

That freshness makes it especially valuable in a seafood kitchen. It is superb over crisp green salads and sliced tomatoes, spooned over cold hiyayakko tofu, or used to lift sashimi, carpaccio and grilled or steamed fish. It doubles as a marinade and a dressing for noodle and vegetable salads, adding a clean, aromatic, distinctly Japanese note wherever a dish needs brightening.

Why choose Sea House Aojiso Dressing?

• A distinctive Japanese herb. The fresh, fragrant character of green aojiso perilla in every drop.
• Light and refreshing. Often oil free, clean on the palate rather than rich or heavy.
• Tangy and savoury. A bright acidity balanced by a genuine umami depth.
• Perfect for seafood. Lifts sashimi, carpaccio, cold tofu and grilled or steamed fish.
• Versatile and healthy. A dressing and marinade for salads, vegetables and noodles, in a 1L bottle.