Ume Shiso Rice

Name: Ume Shiso Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 servings cooked Japanese short-grain rice (hot; typically 1 cup (150 g) per rice bowl serving); 5 pieces umeboshi (Japanese pickled plums) (or 4 large umeboshi; 1 per person, depending on the size of ume); 10 shiso leaves (perilla/ooba) (or more if you like; I used 12); 1½ Tbsp toasted white sesame seeds

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This delicious Ume Shiso Rice combines hot Japanese short-grain rice with the tangy flavor of umeboshi pickled plums, fresh shiso leaves, and toasted white sesame seeds. Enjoy the unique and refreshing taste of this traditional Japanese dish in just a few simple steps.