Nikumaki (Japanese Pork Rolls) with Shiso and Cheese
Nikumaki with Shiso and Cheese is a popular dish in Japan that combines pork, shiso leaves (perilla), and cheese in perfect harmony. Enjoy the exquisite flavors created by this delightful combination of ingredients.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8 thinly sliced pork belly or loin (about 1 oz/30 g each)
- 4 shiso leaves (perilla)
- 2 slices of cheese
- 1 Tbsp sake
For the pork:
- a pinch of salt
- a pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour) or starch
Instructions
- Trim the stems off the shiso leaves. Cut the cheese slices in half.
- Arrange the pork slices in pairs, slightly overlapping them to form rectangles. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and flour (or starch).
- Place a shiso leaf and half a slice of cheese on each pair of pork slices, then roll them up from one end.
- Heat oil in a pan and place the pork rolls seam side down. Sauté them over medium heat until browned, then flip and cook the other side.
- Add sake to the pan, cover with a lid, and let it steam over low heat for 2 minutes.
- Remove the pork rolls from the pan and slice them diagonally, if desired.
Notes
- You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 688.85kcal Carbohydrates: 3.62g Protein: 15.64g Fat: 66.94g Saturated Fat: 25.77g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6.66g Monounsaturated Fat: 29.5g Cholesterol: 101.64mg Sodium: 167.25mg Potassium: 230.39mg Fiber: 0.1g Sugar: 0.07g Vitamin A: 211.74IU Vitamin C: 0.34mg Calcium: 147.86mg Iron: 0.8mg
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