Sake appetizer recipes

Seafood|Spring|Vegetables|剣先イカと長芋の素麺仕立て

Japanese Flying Squid and Nagaimo in Somen Style

Culinary Art Studio Karinary Art 2022.May

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Hatsunatsu no Kaze

Ingredients

Arrow squid (for sashimi) 35g ... Cut into thin strips (Ito-zukuri style)
Chinese yam 50g ... Julienne into 10cm-long strips
Salmon roe As needed

Light Soy Sauce Blend

Boiled sake 3 tbsp
Mikawa Irizake 2 tsp
Sudachi juice 1/2 tsp
Salt A pinch

Garnish

Cucumber 3cm ... Cut into small cubes (Arare-style)
Shiso flowers 1-2 sprigs
Sudachi As needed

Instructions

  1. Julienne the Chinese yam into 10cm strips and soak in 2% saltwater (5g salt in 250ml water). Once softened, rinse briefly and drain.
  2. Prepare the Light Soy Sauce Blend. Boil the sake and let it cool. Add Mikawa Irizake and sudachi juice.
  3. Combine the squid and the julienned Chinese yam from step 1, then arrange neatly on a plate. Top with salmon roe, scatter diced cucumber, and garnish with shiso flowers.
  4. Pour the Light Soy Sauce Blend around the dish and serve with sudachi on the side.