Japanese Style Ume Shiso Pasta Recipe

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Japanese Style Ume Shiso Pasta
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 tbsp mirin
  • 300 g dried spaghetti (thin)
  • 30 g butter

Directions:

  1. For Ume Paste/Ume Bishio:.
  2. First soak umeboshi in water for 3-4 hours to remove some of the saltiness. It is best to change water every hour.
  3. Remove umeboshi pits by using a small knife. Mince very, very finely until paste or use a food processor and pulse until it is a smooth paste.
  4. Using a small pan, combine ume paste, sugar, and mirin over low heat. Turn down to simmer and stir frequently. It is done when the paste becomes shiny. This usually takes about 10-13 minutes.It will take on a beautiful shiny appearance and color.
  5. Remove from heat.
  6. Gather shiso leaves and roll into pencil shape. Slice thinly into chiffonade.
  7. Place butter in a large bowl and beat until creamy. Combine 3 T ume paste and mix well.
  8. Boil spaghetti until al dente and drain. Mix spaghetti with butter/ume mixture along with thinly sliced shiso in the bowl.
  9. Serve either hot or at room temperature.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 507.84 Kcal (2126 kJ)
Calories from fat 90.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.1g 16%
Cholesterol 21.5mg 7%
Sodium 1740.63mg 73%
Potassium 225.6mg 5%
Total Carbs 85g 28%
Sugars 12.8g 51%
Dietary Fiber 4.67g 19%
Protein 13.1g 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 23.5mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 311.17 Kcal (1303 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.19g 16%
Cholesterol 13.17mg 7%
Sodium 1066.56mg 73%
Potassium 138.24mg 5%
Total Carbs 52.08g 28%
Sugars 7.84g 51%
Dietary Fiber 2.86g 19%
Protein 8.03g 26%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 2.9mg 26%
Calcium 14.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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