Sake appetizer recipes

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Early Summer Agar Jelly and Prosciutto-Wrapped Green Peas

Ginjo Nama Sake Houraisen

Houraisen Ginjo Namazake

Ingredients

[Early Summer Agar Aspic]
Small Shrimp 50g ... Sprinkle with sake and salt, dry-fry, peel, and halve
Avocado 1/2 piece ... Cut lengthwise and slice into 1cm thick pieces
Yellow Bell Pepper 40g ... Roast directly over flame, cool in water, peel, and cut into strips
Okra 2 pieces ... Rub with salt and blanch quickly, then slice
Japanese Parsley (Seri) 2-3 stalks ... Blanch quickly and chop finely

Seasonings

Dashi Stock 1 cup
Agar Powder 2g
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Light Soy Sauce 1 teaspoon

Steps (Early Summer Agar Aspic)

  1. In a pot, mix dashi stock, agar powder, sugar, salt, and light soy sauce.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 1-2 minutes. Add seri and okra, then remove from heat.
  3. Arrange the avocado and bell pepper in a mold, then pour in the agar mixture.
  4. Place the shrimp on top. Once cooled, refrigerate until set.
  5. Cut into desired portions and serve.

Ingredients

[Green Pea and Prosciutto Rolls]
Green Peas (shelled) 100g ... Remove from pods and rinse
Potato 100g ... Peel and cut into 2cm pieces
Prosciutto As needed

Seasonings

Vinegar 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/4 teaspoon

Steps (Green Pea and Prosciutto Rolls)

  1. Fill a pot with plenty of water and boil the potatoes.
  2. After 3 minutes of boiling, add a pinch of salt and the green peas. Cook until tender.
  3. Drain the boiled potatoes and green peas in a colander.
  4. Pass through a sieve, mix with vinegar and salt, and form into bite-sized balls.
  5. Wrap the prosciutto around the formed balls to complete.