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seafood|seasonal vegetables|Summer|ゴーヤと帆立の塩昆布和え

Goya and Scallop Tossed with Shio Kombu

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Jun.2023

Houraisen Jinsei Ikinikanzu

Ingredients

Bitter melon (Goya) 1 piece ... Trim both ends, cut in half lengthwise, and use a spoon to remove seeds and pith
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Scallops (sashimi-grade) 2-3 pieces ... Lightly salt and leave for 5 minutes
Salted kelp (Shio Kombu) 5-10g ... Adjust as needed
Sesame oil 1-2 teaspoons

Instructions

  1. Slice the bitter melon thinly into rounds, place in a bowl, and massage with salt and sugar. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then rinse and squeeze out excess water.
  2. Place the scallops in a colander, pour boiling water over them to blanch, pat dry, and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a bowl, combine the bitter melon, scallops, and adjust the amount of salted kelp. Drizzle with sesame oil and mix well. Chill in the refrigerator before serving.