Niku Maki – Shiso Beef Roll
A single shiso leaf rolled inside beef delivers a burst of herbal, menthol freshness that transforms each bite into something surprisingly complex.
Ingredients
| 8 oz (225g) | shaved beef for rolling | |
| 12 | fresh shiso (perilla) leaves | |
| 2 tablespoons | 30 ml | soy sauce |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | mirin |
| 1 tablespoon | 15 ml | sake |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | sesame oil |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5 ml | sugar |
| 1/2 teaspoon | 2.5 ml | white sesame seeds |
Instructions
- Lay 2 shiso leaves on top of 2 to 3 shaved beef slices arranged flat. Roll tightly and secure with a toothpick.
- Combine soy sauce, mirin, sake, sesame oil, and sugar. Brush rolls with the mixture.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 2 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately.