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White Asparagus and Scallop Marinated Salad

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Apr.2012

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Bi

Ingredients

White asparagus 5-6 stalks ... Trim about 2 cm from the bottom, peel with a peeler
Scallops (for sashimi) 4 pieces ... Slice each into 2-3 pieces, marinate in <Seasoning>

Seasoning

Salt As needed
Pepper As needed
Extra virgin olive oil As needed

Hollandaise Sauce

Egg yolk 1 yolk
White wine 50ml
Salt 1/4 tsp
Melted butter 1 tbsp
Lemon juice Slightly less than 1 tsp

Garnish

Miracle tomatoes As needed

Steps

  1. Boil water in a pot and add salt, lemon slices (not listed in the ingredients), and the peeled asparagus skins. Add the white asparagus and boil for about 5 minutes. Leave in the hot water for an additional 5 minutes to keep warm.
  2. Cut to an appropriate length and cool.
  3. Prepare the <Hollandaise Sauce>. In a bowl, combine egg yolk, white wine, and salt. Place the bowl over a water bath and whisk. Once the mixture thickens, add melted butter and lemon juice.
  4. Spread <Hollandaise Sauce> on a plate, arrange the white asparagus and marinated scallops, and garnish with miracle tomatoes.