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Shisomaki

Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, Shisomaki

Shiso-maki, a local dish from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, is a specialty made by mixing the famous Sendai miso with sugar and walnuts, wrapping it in fresh green shiso leaves, and deep-frying it until it is 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" dating 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

miso

According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, shiso rolls made with this miso to have originated when Date Masamune served them to guests visiting Naruko Onsen for hot spring cures . The dish is also introduced as a local Miyagi dish in the "Our Local Cuisine" section of the Ministry's website.

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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 eat shiso rolls is to place them on top of hot, freshly cooked rice, which is the best way to fully enjoy the flavor of the shiso rolls.

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

wrap pork with shiso leaves and cheese and bake 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

shiso roll that was invented by Grandma Kachimi, who lived in Naruko Onsen, Miyagi Prefecture, over 50 years ago .

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

because it is not deep-fried, it has about 100 kcal less calories per 100 g than regular deep-fried shiso rolls .

summary

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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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