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spring seafood|穴子となすのサラダ・バルサミコ風味

Anago and Eggplant Salad with Balsamic Flavor

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Apr. 2018

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Wa

Ingredients

Conger eel (anago) 2 small
... Boil briefly in hot water, cool in cold water, and remove slime.
Eggplant 3
... Make 3 vertical slits in the skin.
Tomatoes (small) 3
... Peel, remove seeds, and cut into 6 wedges each.
Italian parsley As needed
Flour As needed
Cooking oil As needed

Dressing

Balsamic wine vinegar 8ml
Salt 2g
Pepper A pinch
Olive oil 30ml

Instructions

  1. Fry the eggplant in 180°C oil until golden (2-3 minutes). Cool in cold water, peel, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Pat the conger eel dry, coat with flour, and fry in 180°C oil until crispy.
  3. Prepare the dressing and lightly toss with the tomatoes and eggplant.
  4. Plate the tomatoes, then top with the conger eel and eggplant. Garnish with Italian parsley.