It’s June which means it’s rainy season in Japan, and also when ume (Japanese plums) ripen. Learn about the ubiquitous ume found everywhere in Japanese cuisine!
Ume Shiso Carpaccio
This MediterrAsian recipe tops raw fish and summer vegetables with an appetizing, seasonal ume shiso dressing.
Ume Shiso Mojito
This seasonal mocktail blends fresh tropical flavors with Japanese summer essentials – pickled ume (plum) and shiso leaves!