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Autumn|Japanese|Seafood|Vegetables|うにのオクラの白和え

Sea Urchin and Okra Tossed in Tofu Sauce

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Sep.2010

Ingredients

Okra 10 pieces ... Remove stems and trim edges
Dashi stock 150ml
Soy sauce 2 teaspoons
Sea urchin (uni) As needed
Firm tofu 150g ... Boil, wrap in a cloth, and drain water for 30 minutes

Seasonings

Light soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon
Mirin 1/2 tablespoon
Salt Pinch

Instructions

  1. Add salt to boiling water in a pot and blanch the okra until vibrant green. Drain and cool with a fan.
  2. Combine dashi stock and soy sauce to make dashi soy sauce, and marinate the okra for about 10 minutes. Drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Grind the drained tofu in a mortar and add the seasonings. Mix with the okra.
  4. Plate the mixture and garnish with sea urchin (uni).