Sake appetizer recipes

Autumn|Japanese|Seafood|鱧(はも)の湯引き・長芋の寒天寄せ

Parboiled Pike Conger with Yam Jelly Terrine

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Sep.2008

Houraisen Tokubetsu Junmai Yumekobako

Ingredients

Pike Conger (Hamo) 4 ... Purchase pre-boned from the fishmonger

How to Prepare Blanched Hamo

Boil water in a pot, add the hamo, and blanch. When it turns white and curls up, transfer to cold water.

Agar Jelly Ingredients (For an 11cm × 14cm mold)

Dashi Stock 150ml
Powdered Agar 4g
Japanese Yam (Nagaimo) 150g ... Grated
Salt A pinch
Sake 1 tablespoon

Vinegared Miso

Saikyo Miso 100g
Malt Syrup 2 teaspoons
Dashi Stock 100ml
Vinegar 2 tablespoons
Lemon Juice A pinch

Accompaniments

Kaiware (Radish Sprouts) As needed ... Blanch briefly
Fruit Tomatoes As needed
Lemon As needed

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine dashi stock and agar, mix thoroughly, and bring to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and cool slightly by placing the pot in cold water.
  3. Mix in the grated yam carefully, then add salt and sake. Pour into a mold and chill to set.
  4. Plate the blanched hamo alongside the sliced jelly, radish sprouts, and tomatoes. Serve with .