Recipe

Shiso roll

Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, "Shiso Roll"

a local specialty of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture,Shiso-maki,is made by wrapping a mixture of Sendai miso (a local specialty), sugar, and walnuts in fresh green shiso leaves and deep-frying it until crispy.

It may look simple at first glance, but the fragrant flavor of the miso and fried green shiso leaves will whet your appetite. It is perfect as a side dish for rice, as well as a snack with sake or tea

It's easy to make, so why not try adding your favorite ingredients to the miso and enjoy creating your own unique version?

The origin of "Shiso rolls" that dates back to the time of Date Masamune

Sendai miso is a specialty product of Sendai that has been brewed using techniques inherited from miso breweries in the time of Date Masamune, and continues to be made to this day. It is a dry red miso made from rice and soybeans, and is characterized by its rich flavor

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According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, there is a theory that shiso rolls made with that misooriginated when "Lord Date Masamune served them to guests at the Naruko Onsen hot spring resort,"and they are also featured as a local dish of Miyagi Prefecture in the "Local Cuisine of Our Region" section of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries website.

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Shiso Rolls, Miyagi Prefecture | Our Local Cuisine: Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
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Date Masamune's friendly demeanor is as warm as miso paste, and thanks to him we are able to enjoy delicious shiso rolls

How to make delicious and easy shiso rolls

Inside the shiso roll
Inside the shiso roll

material

  • Sendai miso: 30g
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Walnuts: as desired
  • Green shiso leaves: about 20 leaves
  • Flour: 30g
  • Oil: a little
  • Frying oil: appropriate amount

Cooking method

  1. Fry the miso and sugar in oil
  2. Add the flour and stir fry further
  3. Add the crushed walnuts
  4. Let the stir-fried miso cool slightly
  5. Place miso on the green shiso leaves and roll them up
  6. Insert a toothpick into the dough and deep fry in 180°C oil for about 30 seconds

We've introduced the basic recipe, but you can also add sesame seeds instead of walnuts, or make it sweeter, and customize it to your liking to make it your own family's favorite flavor

How to eat shiso rolls deliciously

Rice and shiso rolls
Rice and shiso rolls

The best way to enjoy shiso maki (rice wrapped in perilla leaves) is undoubtedly to place it on top of freshlycooked, steaming hot rice; this is the way to fully appreciate its flavor.

Hojichazuke and shiso leaf rolls
Hojichazuke and shiso leaf rolls

It's also good to make ochazuke using roasted green tea

It can also be eaten as is with tea or as a snack with alcohol, and the exquisite saltiness and sweet miso flavor make it delicious

try wrapping pork with shiso leaves and cheese andthen grilling it in a Western style for a delicious new flavor.

Shiso rolls are not just miso but are also recommended as a side dish for a variety of dishes, so try enjoying different dishes using shiso rolls

"Shiso rolls" baked instead of fried

As explained in "How to Make Shiso Rolls," shiso rolls are typically skewered and deep-fried

is grilled, not deep-fried, and was invented more than 50 years ago by a Grandma Kachimi who lived in Naruko Onsen in Miyagi Prefecturea shiso roll that.

Grandma Kachimi's Teppanyaki with Shiso Wrappings
Grandma Kachimi's Teppanyaki with Shiso Wrappings

It's less oily than deep-fried shiso rolls, and the crispy texture of the roasted shiso leaves is delicious

Since it's not deep-fried,it has about 100kcal less per 100g than typical deep-fried shiso rolls, whichis another notable feature.

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We've introduced shiso rolls, but you can enjoy them in a variety of ways, whether you make them yourself or buy them and try a variety of different types

Come and discover the most delicious shiso rolls in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture

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