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Marinated Firefly Squid and Canola Flowers

Culinary Workshop Culinary Art 2013.Mar.

Houraisen Bessen

Ingredients

Firefly Squid (Boiled) 100g ... Remove eyes and beak, and pat dry
Canola Flowers 80g ... Blanch quickly, cool in water, squeeze out excess water, and sprinkle with Mikawa roasted sake (not listed in ingredients)
New Onion Half ... Thinly sliced, soaked in water, and drained

Marinade Dressing

Grated Garlic 1/2 tsp
Grated Onion 1 tbsp
Red Chili Pepper 1 ... Sliced into rings
Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 tbsp
Vinegar 1 tsp
Salt A pinch

Decorative Salt

Rock Salt

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix grated garlic through salt thoroughly. Add the firefly squid, coat well, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  2. Before serving, mix in canola flowers cut into 4-5cm lengths. Plate, top with drained sliced onion, and sprinkle rock salt around the edges.