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What herb from the mint family, available in green and purple varieties, is a common garnish for sashimi and a primary flavoring in Japanese cuisine?

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Shiso

Green shiso leaves are often used whole to wrap sushi or shredded as a garnish, while the purple variety is frequently used to color pickled plum (umeboshi). The plant is also known as perilla.

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