Japanese Style Ume Shiso Pasta

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 4

A Twist on Traditional Italian: Japanese Style Ume Shiso Pasta

by The Chefin Pasta

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

3-4

Calories

533

Sugar

27g

Fat

18g

Japanese Style Ume Shiso Pasta is a playful take on traditional Italian pasta. This dish combines the tangy and salty taste of umeboshi and the herbal taste of shiso with spaghetti to create a flavorful and comforting meal. Umeboshi is a Japanese plum that is pickled and has been a part of traditional Japanese cuisine for centuries. Its sour taste is distinctive and pairs well with the richness of butter and spaghetti. Shiso is a herb that is popular in Japanese cooking. It has a distinct flavor that is similar to basil and can be described as minty and spicy. Together with umeboshi, shiso adds depth to this pasta dish. This pasta can be served as a main dish or as a side to grilled meats or vegetables.

Instructions

1.	Boil a large pot of salted water and cook spaghetti for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
2.	Remove the seeds from umeboshi and chop the flesh into small pieces.
3.	Melt butter in a pan on medium heat. Add the chopped umeboshi, sugar, and mirin. Cook until the sugar dissolves completely.
4.	Add the green shiso and reserved pasta water in the pan. Cook on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, until shiso is wilted.
5.	Add the cooked pasta into the pan and mix everything together.
6.	Serve hot.

PROS

Ume shiso pasta is a unique blend of Japanese and Italian flavors.
The umeboshi and shiso add a tangy and herbal taste, while butter and spaghetti give the pasta a rich and comforting feel.

This pasta is simple to make and requires only a few ingredients.

CONS

This pasta is quite unconventional and may not appeal to everyone’s taste buds.
Umeboshi is tangy and salty, which may be too strong for some.

This pasta is high in salt and carbohydrates.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Umeboshi is a traditional Japanese food that is known for its health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties.
Shiso, also known as perilla leaf, is an herb that is used in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine. It is a good source of calcium, iron, and vitamin C.
Whole wheat spaghetti can replace regular pasta to increase fiber and reduce carbohydrate intake.
This dish can be made vegan by replacing butter with olive oil or vegan butter.

	10 umeboshi
	1/4 cup sugar
	2 tablespoons mirin
	10 green shiso , washed
	300 g dried spaghetti ( thin )
	30 g butter
	salt