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Japanese|Mushrooms|Seafood|Vegetables|Winter|蕪とはまぐり・帆立の蒸し汁

Turnip, Clam, and Scallop Steamed Broth

Culinary Workshop Culinary Art 2013.Feb

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Haru no Kotobure

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Kombu Dashi Stock 200ml
Clams 4 ... Clean thoroughly
Scallops 2 ... Cut in half horizontally, sprinkle with salt and sake
Turnip 120g (net) ... Peel thickly, cut into bite-sized pieces, and blanch
Shiitake Mushrooms 2 ... Make decorative cuts
Carrot 2 slices ... Cut into 3mm-thick rounds
Canola Flowers As needed ... Blanched
Yuzu As needed

Seasonings

Light Soy Sauce 1/2 tsp
Mirin 1 tsp
Sugar A pinch
Salt A pinch

Steps

  1. In a pot, combine kombu dashi stock and clams, and steam. Once the shells start to open, remove the clams.
  2. Remove the clam meat, coat with potato starch, and place back in the shells. Coat the scallops with potato starch as well.
  3. Add the seasonings to the clam steaming liquid, heat, and adjust the flavor.
  4. Place turnip, clams, scallops, shiitake mushrooms, and carrot slices into a dish. Pour the prepared broth over them.
  5. Steam in a steamer for 12 minutes. Garnish with canola flowers and decorate with thinly sliced yuzu as a finishing touch.