Summer refreshing thirst-quenching drink perilla juice
Overview
There are two types of perilla leaves: green perilla and perilla. In Japan, perilla leaves are mainly used for seasoning and decoration in cooking. For example, young perilla leaves are used to wrap barbecued meats, shred the perilla leaves for cold dishes, or to decorate bento boxes. Perilla is often used to dye food. For example, when making pickled plums, perilla can make the pickled plums look rosy. It is also used to make perilla drinks in summer. Today I will share with you a very simple method of making perilla drink. Those who like the special and refreshing taste of perilla leaf should not miss this delicious and refreshing perilla drink.
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Steps
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This is the perilla I just bought. Pick off the leaves and wash them clean.
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Add water to the pot, just enough to cover the perilla leaves. When heated to boiling, you can see that the purple color on the perilla is almost not boiled into the water, and the leaves turn green, just like dyed leaves.
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Remove the leaves, filter the remaining purple juice and return it to the pot. Add a tablespoon of lemon juice. The color of the juice will immediately turn into a beautiful crimson. The role of lemon juice is actually to make the color beautiful. If it is not available, you can use white vinegar instead.
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Add sugar or honey, boil the perilla juice over low heat until it thickens, then let it cool and store it in a clean container in the refrigerator.
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When drinking, add ice cubes. If you like it sour, add a little lemon juice. If you like it sweet, add a little sugar. In short, you can adjust the taste by yourself. It is refreshing and delicious, dissipates heat and relieves heat, and has the unique aroma of perilla.
