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Autumn|Japanese|Seafood|蒸し秋刀魚のポン酢おろし

Steamed Pacific Saury with Ponzu and Grated Daikon

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Sep.2024

Houraisen Tokubetsu Junmai Yumekobako

Ingredients

Pacific saury 1 fish - Filleted into three pieces, remove the center bone, and cut each half into 4 slices. Marinate with the seasoning.

Marinade

Salt 1/4 tsp
Sake 1 tsp
Finely chopped green onion A pinch

Ponzu Grated Sauce

Daikon radish 100g - Grated and lightly squeezed
Onion 25g - Grated and lightly squeezed
Ponzu 2 1/2 tbsp
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Sake 1/2 tbsp

Herbal Garnish

Kaiware sprouts, Japanese parsley, myoga, ginger, shredded green onion, shiso leaves As needed

Additional Garnish

Sudachi (Japanese lime) As needed
Ichimi togarashi (Japanese chili powder) As needed

Method

  1. Line a plate with cooking paper, arrange the Pacific saury slices, and steam for about 1 minute.
  2. Cut kaiware sprouts into 3cm lengths, use the leaves of Japanese parsley, and julienne the other herbs. Soak in water and drain thoroughly.
  3. Combine the ingredients for the ponzu grated sauce.
  4. Arrange the herbs on a plate, top with the Pacific saury tossed in the ponzu grated sauce, and garnish with sudachi. Sprinkle with ichimi togarashi if desired.