Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese food|Seafood|Summer|瓜と鱧(はも)皮の酢の物

Marinated Gourd and Pike Conger Skin in Vinegar

Culinary Art Kitchen 2023.August

Ichinenfudou Junmai Daiginjo Yumesansui-45

Ingredients

Conger eel skin (Hamo) 25g ... Store-bought
Winter melon 80g ... Peeled, deseeded, and sliced into 5mm pieces
Cucumber 50g ... Sliced into 3mm rounds
Salt 1 teaspoon
Water 3 tablespoons

Sweet Vinegar Seasoning

Vinegar 2 tablespoons
Sugar 1 tablespoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Dashi broth 3 tablespoons

Garnish

Pickled myoga in sweet vinegar As needed
Grated ginger As needed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sweet vinegar and soak the conger eel skin in it.
  2. Combine the winter melon and cucumber in a bowl, season with salt, and add water. Let sit for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Squeeze out excess water and gently mix with the sweet vinegar from step 1.
  4. Serve in a dish, garnished with pickled myoga and grated ginger.