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| Shimtsi |
These tiny seeds that you see in the photo are perilla seeds, a very
rich source of omega-3 fatty acids. They are sold in the vegetable bazaar for about Nu 50 a packet. Just ask for
shimtsi (Dzongkha) or
silam (Nepali).
The plant's leaves and seeds are used extensively in Korean and Japanese cuisine. Locally these seeds are used for pickling.
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