Shishamo Wrap

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    3 (as

  • Calories

    310 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Japanese

Shishamo Wrap

Crispy Shishamo Wrap with refreshing shiso leaf and matcha salt is a popular appetizer found in izakaya (gastropubs) and restaurants in Japan. Made with Japanese smelt, a seasonal delicacy, this dish is quick and easy to make any time of year using frozen shishamo.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 shishamo (smelt)
  • 4 egg roll (harumaki) wrappers (cut in half)
  • 8 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba)
  • 1 tsp all-purpose flour (plain flour) (mix with water for "glue")
  • 1 tsp water (mix with flour for "glue")
  • 1 cup neutral oil (for shallow frying)

For Serving

  • lemon
  • shichimi togarashi (Japanese seven spice) (for a spicy kick)
  • ½ tsp matcha (green tea powder)
  • ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt (mix with matcha)
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Instructions

  1. Quickly rinse shishamo under running water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Cut the egg roll wrappers in half.
  3. Place shiso and shishamo on the egg roll wrapper as you see in the picture. Roll it up from the bottom and seal the edge with the mixture of flour and water.
  4. In a large non-stick frying pan, heat the oil on medium-high heat. If you are new to frying, check this post.
  5. When it’s hot, place the shishamo wraps in the pan and fry until golden brown.
  6. Serve immediately and squeeze lemon before you eat. You can also serve with matcha salt and shichimi togarashi as well.

To Store

  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for a month. Reheat in the oven toaster or oven till crisp and heated through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 310kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 6g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 162mg (54%) Sodium 441mg (18%) Potassium 228mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 36IU (1%) Calcium 200mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3(as

Amount Per Serving

Calories 310 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 310kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 162mg 54%
Sodium 441mg 18%
Potassium 228mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 36IU 1%
Calcium 200mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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