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Squid and Kumquat Carpaccio

Culinary Art Kitchen 2025.January

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Gold

Ingredients

Sashimi-grade squid (block) 50g ... Lightly sprinkle with salt and let sit for about 10 minutes.
Kumquats 3-4 ... Halve, remove stems and seeds, then slice thinly into rounds.
Baby greens As needed ... Soak in water until crisp, then drain well.
Onion As needed ... Thinly slice, soak in water, and drain well.
Pomegranate As needed ... Separate the seeds from the flesh.

Dressing

Olive oil 2 teaspoons
Wine vinegar 2 teaspoons
Salt 1/5 teaspoon
Wasabi 1/3 teaspoon

Instructions

  1. Toss sliced kumquats with the Dressing and let marinate for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pat the squid dry with paper towels and slice thinly on the diagonal.
  3. Before serving, gently combine the marinated kumquats and squid.
  4. Arrange baby greens, onion slices, marinated squid and kumquats, and pomegranate seeds on a plate. Sprinkle with rock salt and drizzle with olive oil (not listed in ingredients).