Pork, Cheese, and Shiso Wraps

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In Japan, pork, cheese, and perilla leaves (shiso) are a common food combo. They can be cooked in many ways. I've tried rolling the ingredients together and wrapping them with some leftover shumai wrappers that I have on the fridge and steamed it in the microwave. The wrappers served as an agent so the pork rolls won't open while cooking and it worked well. It's delicious.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
33 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 perilla leaves (shiso)

  • 8 ounces thinly sliced pork

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 2 pieces picked plum (umeboshi), seeds removed and plums mashed

  • 2 slices American cheese, sliced into 8 strips

  • 8 shumai wrappers

  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced

  • ounce semi-dried baby sardines (shirasu)

Directions

  1. Wash perilla leaves and soak in a bowl of cold water. Drain.

  2. Lay pork slices flat on a work surface and season with salt and pepper. Spread a small amount of pickled plum over pork. Arrange American cheese slices over pork and top with perilla leaves. Roll pork around cheese and leaves, creating 8 rolls.

  3. Wrap each pork roll with a shumai wrapper. Dampen the edges and fold wrapper around pork filling, sealing the edges.

  4. Arrange celery in 1 layer on a microwave-safe plate and spread sardines on top. Place the wrapped pork rolls on top, keeping space between each one to avoid them sticking together. Cover plate or wrap with plastic wrap.

  5. Cook in the microwave for 8 minutes. Keep the plate covered for 5 minutes before uncovering.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

96 Calories
5g Fat
5g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 96
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 27mg 9%
Sodium 372mg 16%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 8g 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 124mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.