You'll Love the Sour Taste! Ume Sauce Shiso Leaf an

Name: You'll Love the Sour Taste! Ume Sauce Shiso Leaf and Lotus Root Pork Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slice Thinly sliced pork (For this time, i used thinly sliced pork loin); 8 slice Lotus root (small); 8 leaves Shiso leaves; 25 ml Sake; 50 ml Soy sauce; 50 ml Mirin; 50 ml Water; 1/2 packet Bonito flakes; 20 grams Umeboshi (with the pit removed); 1 dash Salt and pepper; 1 1/2 tbsp Katakuriko; 1/2 tbsp Oil (for stir frying); 1 tsp Vinegar; 500 ml Water

Servings: persons

8 slice Thinly sliced pork (For this time, i used thinly sliced pork loin)
8 slice Lotus root (small)
8 leaves Shiso leaves
25 ml Sake
50 ml Soy sauce
50 ml Mirin
50 ml Water
1/2 packet Bonito flakes
20 grams Umeboshi (with the pit removed)
1 dash Salt and pepper
1 1/2 tbsp Katakuriko
1/2 tbsp Oil (for stir frying)
1 tsp Vinegar
500 ml Water

1
Peel the lotus root skin and slice into about 5mm thick.
2
Soak in water with vinegar to remove the astrigency.
3
Mix all the ingredients.
4
Cut the umeboshi with a kitchen knife and add to the ingredients including the seed too.
5
Cover the cutting board with cellophane wrap to keep it clean.
6
Sprinkle salt and pepper (on one side) and sprinkle with katakuriko (both sides).
7
Tip: Cover the cutting board with plastic wrap to keep it clean.
8
For 1 portion, use 2 pieces each of pork, lotus root and shiso leaves.
9
Lay the pork first, then the shiso leaf and then the lotus root.
10
Repeat again to make two layers.
11
Wrap the other slice of pork over the first wrapped pork.
12
Omit the shiso leaf for kids.
13
(Medium heat) Pour 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a pan and brown both sides.
14
Grill enough to let the meat brown a little.
15
Wipe out the excess oil if there is too much coming out from the meat.
16
Add the seasoning and cover with a lid.
17
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat.
18
Flip occasionally..
19
Dish it up and then it's done.
20
This shiso leaf-less version is for kids.
21
Great in bentos too.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slice Thinly sliced pork (For this time, i used thinly sliced pork loin), 8 slice Lotus root (small), 8 leaves Shiso leaves, 25 ml Sake, and more.

Yes, You'll Love the Sour Taste! Ume Sauce Shiso Leaf and Lotus Root Pork Rolls falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

You'll Love the Sour Taste! Ume Sauce Shiso Leaf and Lotus Root Pork Rolls

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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