Tamo-chan's red shiso juice is the perfect refreshing drink for summer! Since it's a concentrate, you can enjoy it with water or sparkling water however you like ♪
Ingredients
8 servings- Red shiso leaves300g
- Sugar350g-800g
- Water2L
- Citric acid20g
- (Or vinegar as a substitute for citric acid2 cup)
Directions
30 min- 1
Select only the red shiso leaves, remove the stems, rinse thoroughly with water, and drain in a colander to prepare.
- 2
Bring 2L of water to a boil in a pot, add the red shiso leaves, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the color fades from the leaves and the liquid turns purple.
- 3
Strain the cooked liquid through a colander, return it to the pot, add sugar, and dissolve completely.
- 4
Remove from heat, add citric acid (or vinegar), and mix well. The color will become more vibrant.
- 5
After cooling completely, transfer to a storage container and refrigerate. Freezing is also possible if needed.
- 6
When drinking, dilute with water or other liquids according to your preference.
- 7
Citric acid can be purchased at pharmacies for around 400 yen for a 50g package.
- 8
For vinegar, grain vinegar or apple vinegar are recommended. After exercise, you can also add a small amount of salt to enjoy it like a sports drink.
Tips
You can also make this with 2 cups of vinegar instead of citric acid. Since the final product is a concentrate, dilute it to your preferred sweetness and taste.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories175 kcal
- Protein0.2 g
- Fat0.1 g
- Carbs43.8 g
- Sodium0 g
Tamo-chan's red shiso juice is the perfect refreshing drink for summer! Since it's a concentrate, you can enjoy it with water or sparkling water however you like ♪
Ingredients
8 servings- Red shiso leaves300g
- Sugar350g-800g
- Water2L
- Citric acid20g
- (Or vinegar as a substitute for citric acid2 cup)
Directions
30 min- 1
Select only the red shiso leaves, remove the stems, rinse thoroughly with water, and drain in a colander to prepare.
- 2
Bring 2L of water to a boil in a pot, add the red shiso leaves, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the color fades from the leaves and the liquid turns purple.
- 3
Strain the cooked liquid through a colander, return it to the pot, add sugar, and dissolve completely.
- 4
Remove from heat, add citric acid (or vinegar), and mix well. The color will become more vibrant.
- 5
After cooling completely, transfer to a storage container and refrigerate. Freezing is also possible if needed.
- 6
When drinking, dilute with water or other liquids according to your preference.
- 7
Citric acid can be purchased at pharmacies for around 400 yen for a 50g package.
- 8
For vinegar, grain vinegar or apple vinegar are recommended. After exercise, you can also add a small amount of salt to enjoy it like a sports drink.
Nutrition
Per serving- Calories175 kcal
- Protein0.2 g
- Fat0.1 g
- Carbs43.8 g
- Sodium0 g
Tips
You can also make this with 2 cups of vinegar instead of citric acid. Since the final product is a concentrate, dilute it to your preferred sweetness and taste.