Sake appetizer recipes

Japanese|Seafood|Winter|雲子(白子)蒸し

Steamed Cod Milt (Shirako)

Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2007.February

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Haru no Kotobure

Ingredients (Serves 2-3, or 4 small portions for photo-sized cups)

Cod milt (shirako) 100g - Boil water in a pot, add a splash of sake, and blanch the shirako. Rinse in cold water and clean thoroughly.

Egg Mixture for Chawanmushi

Egg 1 piece
Dashi stock 1 cup
Salt 1/2 tsp
Light soy sauce 1/2 tsp

Chirizu Sauce

Grated daikon radish 100g - Lightly squeeze out excess water
Lemon juice 2 tsp
Light soy sauce 2 tsp
Mirin (reduced alcohol) 2 tsp
Butterbur buds (fukinoto) or chives Chopped

Instructions

  1. Divide the cleaned shirako among the steaming cups.
  2. Prepare the egg mixture by combining the egg, dashi stock, salt, and light soy sauce. Strain the mixture.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the cups over the shirako and steam for about 15 minutes.
  4. Make the chirizu sauce by mixing the ingredients, including the butterbur buds. Pour over the steamed chawanmushi before serving.