Grain or Starch
Perilla Seed
About This Entry
Perilla seeds add minty, sesame-like depth when pressed or toasted in Korean banchan and Japanese furikake — their aromatic oil-rich character pairs with sake, soju-friendly whites, and light reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Alternative wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Gewurztraminer is recommended for Perilla Seed because perilla seed minty Korean and Japanese accent suits Gewürztraminer in rice and noodle garnish contexts.
Riesling — Perilla rice accent also pairs with Riesling in Korean banchan service.
Common Culinary Uses
- wattleseed
At a Glance
Group
Pseudocereals
Classification
Grains & Starches
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Perilla frutescens
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Perilla Seed
- Classification
- Grains & Starches
- Group
- Pseudocereals
- Scientific name
- Perilla frutescens
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent