Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese food|Seafood|Seasonal vegetables|Winter|帆立の炙り 蕪のすり流し

Seared Scallops with Turnip Soup

Culinary Workshop Karinary Art 2018.Feb.

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Haru no Kotobure

Ingredients (Serves 4)

Scallops (sashimi grade) 4 pieces
... Marinate in Mikawa Irizake (not included) for about 10 minutes.
Canola Flowers 1/2 bunch
... Boil in salted hot water, cool in cold water, and sprinkle with Mikawa Irizake.
Kogomi (fiddlehead ferns) 8 pieces
... Similarly sprinkle with Mikawa Irizake.
Turnip 300g
... Peel thickly and cut into large chunks.
Ikura (salmon roe) As needed

Seasoning

Dashi stock 200ml
Mikawa Irizake 2 tsp
Salt A pinch

Instructions

  1. Steam the turnip in a steamer with rising steam for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pot, add the seasoning, and cook to let the flavors infuse.
  2. Puree the cooked turnip by straining or using a blender.
  3. Pat the scallops dry, lightly coat the surface with sesame oil (not included), and quickly sear. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Spread the turnip puree on a plate, arrange the scallops, drained canola flowers, and kogomi on top, and garnish with ikura.