Sake appetizer recipes

Autumn|Fruits|Japanese|Seafood|滝川豆腐

Takigawa Tofu

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Sep.2007

Ingredients

Scallops (sashimi) 150g - Sprinkle lightly with sake and salt.
Peeled shrimp 100g - Sprinkle lightly with sake and salt.
Boiled chestnuts (or candied chestnuts) 6 pieces - Reserve 2 for garnish, cut the remaining 4 into 1cm cubes.

Seasonings

Egg white 1/3 piece
Cornstarch 1 tbsp
Heavy cream 1-1/2 tbsp

Others

Somen noodles 3 bundles - Cut into 3cm pieces.
Frying oil, flour, beaten egg As needed

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the scallops and peeled shrimp on a cutting board.
  2. Place step 1 in a bowl, add egg white, cornstarch, and heavy cream, and mix well. Add the chestnuts cut into 1cm cubes.
  3. Form step 2 into balls, coat with flour, beaten egg, and somen noodles, then fry until golden.
  4. Make a cut in the center of step 3 and insert a decorative chestnut.