Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese|Seafood|Winter|たこなます

Octopus Namasu Salad

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2014.Dec.

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Shiboritate

Ingredients

Boiled Octopus (Leg) 1 piece... Cut into random chunks
Kazunoko (Herring Roe) 1 piece... Desalted and cut into 1.5cm cubes
Daikon Radish 150g... Cut into 1.5cm cubes
Kyo Carrot 25g... Cut into 1.5cm cubes
Cucumber 1/2 piece... Rubbed with salt, blanched, and cut into random chunks
Kombu (Seaweed) 1 piece (5x5cm)

Tosazu Vinegar and Seasonings

Vinegar 50ml
Dashi Stock 75ml
Mirin 25ml
Light Soy Sauce 25ml

Procedure

  1. Prepare 1.5% saltwater (500ml water + 1/2 tablespoon salt), add kombu, and soak daikon radish and carrot for about 2 hours. Then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Bring the Tosazu Vinegar to a brief boil and let it cool.
  3. Marinate the octopus, kazunoko, daikon radish, carrot, and cucumber in the Tosazu Vinegar for about 3 hours.