Sake appetizer recipes

Autumn|Chinese|Seafood|金目鯛の香り蒸し

Aromatic Steamed Splendid Alfonsino (Kinmedai)

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Nov. 2018

Houraisen Tokubetsu Junmai Shiboritate

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) 2 fillets ... Cut each fillet in half, sprinkle with salt, let sit for 10 minutes, and pat dry.
Salt A pinch
Leek 1 ... Cut the green core diagonally and slice the white part into fine strips (shredded leek).
Ginger 1/2 piece ... Thinly sliced.

Seasonings A

Soy Sauce 1-1/3 teaspoons
Oyster Sauce 1 teaspoon
Sake 1 tablespoon

Garnish

Five-Spice Powder A pinch
Shredded Leek As needed
Chervil As needed
Mixed Nuts As needed ... Coarsely chopped.

Steps

  1. Place half of the leek on a heatproof plate, arrange the fish on top, and add the remaining leek and ginger. Place the dish in a preheated steamer and steam for about 2 minutes.
  2. Sprinkle the fish with Seasonings A and steam for an additional 3 minutes. Repeat with the remaining Seasonings A and steam for another 3 minutes.
  3. Transfer the steamed fish to a serving dish, pour the steaming liquid over the fish, and garnish with shredded leek and a sprinkle of five-spice powder.
  4. Drizzle the fish with hot salad oil, garnish with chervil, and sprinkle with chopped nuts.