Nikumaki with Shiso and Cheese (Japanese Pork Rolls)
Nikumaki with Shiso and Cheese is a popular dish in Japan that combines pork, shiso leaves (perilla), and cheese in exquisite harmony. Enjoy the perfect blend of flavors created by this delightful combination of ingredients.
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Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 8 thinly sliced pork belly or loin (about 0.7 oz/20 g each)
- - pinch of salt (for the pork)
- - pinch of ground black pepper (for the pork)
- - 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour (plain flour) or starch (for the pork)
- 4 shiso leaves (perilla)
- 2 slices cheese
- 1 Tbsp sake
Instructions
- Trim the stems off shiso leaves. Cut cheese slices in half.
- Arrange pork slices slightly overlapping in pairs to form rectangular shapes. Sprinkle salt, black pepper, and flour (or starch) over them.
- Place a shiso leaf and a half-slice of cheese on each pair of pork slices, then roll them up starting from one end.
- Heat oil in a pan. Place the pork-wrapped shiso and cheese in the pan with the wrapped end facing downward, then sauté over medium heat. Once they have browned, flip them over and cook on all sides.
- Add sake to the pan, cover with a lid, and let it steam for 2 minutes.
- Remove the pork-wrapped shiso and cheese from the pan and cut into diagonal pieces according to your preference.
Notes
- You can store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal
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