Sake appetizer recipes

Autumn|Japanese|Mushrooms|Vegetables|松茸と春菊のお浸し

Blanched Matsutake Mushrooms and Chrysanthemum Greens

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2020.Oct.

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Hanano no fu

Ingredients

Matsutake mushroom 30g ... Scrape off the stem base and wipe dirt with a damp cloth.
Shungiku (chrysanthemum greens) 50g
Yellow chrysanthemum petals As needed ... Blanch petals in boiling water with a little vinegar, then cool in ice water and drain.

Seasoning Mix

Mikawa roasted sake 2 tbsp
Water 50ml
Mirin 1-1/2 tsp

Garnish

Sudachi (citrus) 1 piece
Sweet pickled lotus root As needed

Instructions

  1. Lightly sprinkle salt on the matsutake and drizzle with sake. Grill over a mesh until lightly browned, then shred by hand while hot.
  2. Blanch the shungiku to retain color, cool in ice water, and squeeze dry. Cut into 3cm lengths.
  3. Bring the seasoning mix to a boil and let it cool.
  4. Combine the matsutake, shungiku, and chrysanthemum petals in the cooled seasoning mix. Plate and garnish with pickled lotus root. Squeeze sudachi over before serving.