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Persimmon with Sesame Vinegar Dressing

Cooking Studio Culinary Art 2007.Oct.

Ingredients

Persimmon 100g ... Cut into 1cm cubes and sprinkle with mirin.
Daikon Radish 50g ... Julienne into 3cm lengths.
Cucumber 50g ... Julienne into 3cm lengths.
Carrot 20g ... Julienne into 3cm lengths and blanch briefly.
Fresh Shiitake Mushrooms 2 pieces ... Simmer with sugar, soy sauce, and dashi.

Adjusted Vinegar

Vinegar 2 tablespoons
Salt 1/3 teaspoon
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Water 200cc

Sesame Vinegar

Toasted Sesame Seeds 2 tablespoons
Dashi 2 tablespoons~
Soy Sauce 1/2 teaspoon
Sugar 1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Soak the daikon radish, cucumber, and carrot in the adjusted vinegar.
  2. Slice the simmered shiitake mushrooms into thin strips.
  3. Grind the sesame seeds in a mortar and mix in the other seasonings to make the sesame vinegar.
  4. Toss the persimmon with a small amount of the sesame vinegar. Spread the remaining sesame vinegar on a plate, place the persimmon on top, and then arrange the drained vegetables from step 1 and the shiitake mushrooms from step 2 on top, decorating for a colorful presentation.