Sake appetizer recipes

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Oct. 2025

Houraisen Junmai Daiginjo Hiyaoroshi

Grilled Pacific Saury Wrapped around Matsutake Mushrooms with Shio Koji

Ingredients

Pacific saury (Sanma) 1 fish -- Fillet into three pieces and score the skin decoratively.
Shio koji 1 tsp
Matsutake mushrooms 30 g or more -- Rinse lightly, pat dry, and tear into 4-5 cm lengths.

<To Serve>

Grated daikon radish As needed
Sudachi (Japanese citrus) As needed

Directions

  1. Rub shio koji on both sides of the saury and refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  2. Wipe off the shio koji, cut each fillet in half, roll around the matsutake, and secure with a toothpick.
  3. Lightly brush aluminum foil with salad oil (not listed), place the rolls on it, and grill for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
  4. Remove the toothpicks, arrange on a plate, and serve with grated daikon and a wedge of sudachi.