Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Culinary Workshop - Culinary Art - Jan.2026

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

【Simmered Shrimp in Umami Sauce & Deep‑Fried Jerusalem Artichoke】
Shrimp (with shell) 8 pcs ... deveined and thoroughly washed
Ginkgo Nuts 8 nuts ... boiled

Broth

Dashi Stock1 C
Sake1 tbsp
Sugar1‑1/2 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Salt1/2 tsp

Procedure

  1. Place the broth in a pot over medium‑low heat, and when it comes to a boil, add the shrimp.
  2. Once the shrimp change color, reduce to low heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Peel the shrimp, shape, and arrange together with the ginkgo nuts on a plate.

Ingredients

【Deep‑Fried Jerusalem Artichoke (Tatsuta‑age)】
Jerusalem Artichoke 120g ... washed and cut into bite‑size

Seasoning

Soy Sauce1‑1/2 tbsp
Sugar2/3 tsp
Kombu Tea2/3 tsp
 
Potato Starchas needed
Frying Oilas needed
Nori Powder (Aonori)to garnish

Procedure

  1. Put the seasoning and Jerusalem artichoke into a plastic bag and massage together.
  2. Wipe off moisture from Jerusalem artichoke, coat with potato starch, and fry at 170°C.
  3. Sprinkle with nori powder.

Ingredients

【Daikon Radish with Wasabi Pickle Dressing】
Daikon Radish 100g ... cut into 4cm long thin strips
Daikon Sprouts (Kaiware) as needed

Combined Dressing

Wasabi Pickles2 tsp
Mayonnaise1‑1/2 tsp
Soy Saucea little

Procedure

  1. Lightly sprinkle salt on the daikon and let sit for a while.
  2. Squeeze the daikon well and toss with the combined dressing.
  3. Garnish with daikon sprouts.
Fruits|Japanese|NewYear|Seafood|Vegetables|Winter|ぎんぼの酒塩焼き~オレンジなます・菜花お浸し~

Grilled Silver Conger with Sake and Salt
~ Orange Namasu & Blanched Rapeseed Greens ~

Culinary Art Kitchen 2025.January

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

[Fish Sake-Salt Grill]
Ginbo (white fish) 1 fillet ... Cut in half. Sprinkle with salt and let rest.
Squid (Sodeika) 40g ... Score with a crisscross pattern. Sprinkle with salt and let rest.

Sake-Salt Grill Seasoning

Sake 50ml
Mirin 20ml

Garnish

Aonori (green seaweed) As needed
Matsuba kombu (shredded kelp) As needed
Black sesame seeds As needed

Orange Namasu

Daikon radish 150g ... Julienne into 6cm lengths.
Carrot 15g ... Julienne and blanch lightly.
Orange 1/2 ... Peel and divide into segments.

Sweet Vinegar

Rice vinegar and water 50ml each
Sugar 2 tablespoons

Canola Flowers and Lily Bulb Ohitashi

Blanch canola flowers and lily bulbs, soak in diluted roasted sake, and garnish with shredded bonito flakes.

Instructions

  1. Heat sake and mirin to remove the alcohol, then let cool.
  2. Pat the fish (and squid) dry, then marinate in step 1 for at least 1 hour.
  3. Grill using a grill pan or fish roaster, basting occasionally with the marinade and being careful not to burn.
  4. Garnish with aonori, kombu, and black sesame seeds.
  5. Plate the ginbo and squid sake-salt grill, orange namasu, and canola flowers and lily bulb ohitashi together on a dish.
Japanese|NewYear|Seafood|Vegetables|Winter|なまこ酢・柚子胡椒ポテサラ

Namako Vinegar and Yuzu Kosho Potato Salad

Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2024.Jan.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

【Sea Cucumber Vinegar】
Red sea cucumber (processed) 1 pack - Thinly sliced

Pickling Sauce

Dashi stock 50ml
Vinegar 1 tbsp
Soy sauce 1 tsp
Sugar 1 tsp
Mirin 1/2 tsp

Garnish

Grated daikon, Green onions, Red chili flakes or Ichimi chili powder, Yuzu As desired
【Yuzu Pepper Potato Salad】
Potatoes 250g - Peeled, cut into bite-sized pieces, and boiled
Kyoto carrot 30g - Quartered and boiled
Canned tuna (small) 1/2 can - Drained
Sprouts A little

Seasonings

Sake lees 15g
White miso 15g
Mayonnaise 2 tbsp or more
Yuzu pepper 1/2 tsp

Method

【Sea Cucumber Vinegar】

  1. In a small pot, bring dashi stock to mirin to a boil, then let it cool.
  2. Wash the red sea cucumber once, pat it dry, and marinate it in the pickling sauce for half a day or more.
  3. In a serving dish, place grated daikon, sea cucumber, and the sauce together. Garnish with chopped green onions and chili flakes.

【Yuzu Pepper Potato Salad】

  1. While the boiled potatoes are still warm, roughly mash them and season with a little salt, pepper, and vinegar.
  2. Soften the sake lees and mix with the other seasonings.
  3. Combine the potatoes, boiled carrots, and tuna with the sake lees mixture. Plate and garnish with sprouts.
Japanese|Seafood|Winter|鯛の白雪蒸し

Sea Bream Steamed with Snowy Egg White Sauce

Culinary Art Kitchen 2010.January

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Sea bream 30g × 2 ... Blanched, cooled in ice water, and sprinkled with salt
Salt A pinch
Shrimp 2 pieces ... Sprinkled with sake
Kamaboko (fish cake) 2 slices
Boiled ginkgo nuts 2 pieces

Egg White Broth

Dashi stock 100ml
Salt Two pinches
Sake 1/3 teaspoon
Mirin 1/3 teaspoon
Egg white 1 piece

Garnish

Salmon roe As needed
Mitsuba (Japanese parsley) Quickly blanched
Yuzu pepper As needed

Instructions

  1. Arrange the sea bream, shrimp, kamaboko, and ginkgo nuts in a dish and pour the egg white broth over them.
  2. Cover with aluminum foil and steam in a steamer for about 10 minutes.
  3. Garnish with blanched mitsuba, salmon roe, and yuzu pepper.
Chinese|Seafood|Winter|鮪と酒粕のユッケ風

Tuna and Sake Lees Tartare (Yukhoe Style)

New Year's First Press - Kanoto Hare

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Lean Tuna (Sashimi Grade) 200g ... Cut into thin strips
Sake Lees 30g ... Sprinkle with 2 tsp water, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave for 20 seconds
Shungiku (Edible Chrysanthemum) 1/2 bunch ... Pick only the leaves
Daikon Radish As needed ... Thinly sliced into rounds, soaked in water to crisp

Yukhoe Sauce

Gochujang (Korean Red Chili Paste) 1 tbsp
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp
Sesame Oil 1/2 tbsp
Minced Green Onion 1 tbsp
Grated Ginger 1 tsp
Grated Garlic 1 tsp
Toasted White Sesame Seeds 1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Mix all sauce ingredients well, and toss with the tuna strips and crumbled sake lees.
  2. Serve on a plate with shungiku leaves and daikon slices. Enjoy together.
Seafood|Western|Winter|千枚漬けと帆立のカルパッチョ

Senmaizuke Pickles and Scallop Carpaccio

Culinary Workshop Culinary Art 2013.Jun

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Senmai Pickles 1-2 slices ... Cut into quarters
Scallops (Sashimi Grade) 2 ... Pour boiling water over, cool, slice into 2-3 pieces, and chill in the refrigerator
Mimolette Cheese 2 pieces ... Cut into appropriate sizes
Chervil As needed

Tomato Dressing

Tomato 75g ... Grate with the skin
Rice Vinegar 2/3 tbsp
Shinshun Hatsushibori 1 tsp
Salt 1/3 tsp
E.V. Olive Oil 1 tbsp

Steps

  1. Prepare the .
  2. Arrange the senmai pickles on a plate and top with sliced scallops and mimolette cheese.
  3. Drizzle with and garnish with chervil.
Japanese|Seafood|Winter|殻付き牡蠣のみぞれ焼き

Grilled Oysters with Grated Daikon

Culinary Workshop Culinary Art 2014.Jan.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Oysters in Shell 6 pieces ... Clean the shells thoroughly using a scrubbing brush. Remove the oysters and wash them in saltwater.
Grated Daikon Radish 1/2 cup (80g)
Egg 1/2 piece
Flour As needed
Salt A pinch
Sake 1 tsp
Refined White Sesame Oil As needed

Garnish

Lemon As needed ... Cut into wedges
Scallions As needed ... Finely sliced

Steps

  1. Pat the oysters dry and coat them with flour just before cooking.
  2. Heat oil in a frying pan and place the oysters in the pan. Once browned, flip them over, cover with a lid, and steam-fry. Take care not to overcook.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the egg. Add drained grated daikon radish, salt, and sake, and mix gently.
  4. Place the grilled oysters back in their shells, top with the mixture from step 3, and grill for 4-5 minutes.
  5. Arrange on a plate, sprinkle with scallions, and serve with lemon wedges.
Japanese food|Seafood|Winter|新春お膳立て  鰆マーマレード焼・かまぼこ天城和え・銀杏素揚げ

New Year's Assortment: Marmalade-Grilled Spanish Mackerel, Kamaboko with Amagi Dressing, and Deep-Fried Ginkgo Nuts

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2015.Jan.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

【Grilled Spanish Mackerel with Marmalade】
Spanish Mackerel 2 pieces
Yuzu (sliced) 4 slices
Mikawa Roasted Sake 3 tablespoons (heaping)
Marmalade As needed (about 1 tablespoon or more)
【Kamaboko Tossed with Celery and Onion】
Kamaboko (fish cake) 50g (cut into strips)
Celery 10g (thinly sliced, lightly salted, rinsed, and drained)
Onion 20g (thinly sliced, treated similarly)

Dressing

Mayonnaise 1 tablespoon
Pickled Wasabi 15g or more
Soy Sauce A dash
【Deep-Fried Ginkgo Nuts】
Ginkgo Nuts As needed (shelled)
Frying Oil As needed

Procedure

【Grilled Spanish Mackerel with Marmalade】

  1. Marinate the Spanish mackerel with Mikawa roasted sake and yuzu for about 4 hours.
  2. Brush with a mixture of marinade and marmalade while grilling.

【Kamaboko Tossed with Celery and Onion】

  1. Prepare the dressing and toss with kamaboko, celery, and onion.

【Deep-Fried Ginkgo Nuts】

  1. Deep-fry the ginkgo nuts at a slightly low temperature until glossy. Sprinkle with salt (not included in the ingredients).
chicken|seafood|winter|鶏の月冠

Chicken Moon Crown

Culinary Art Studio 2016.Jan.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Chicken Breast 1 piece ... Marinate for about 1 hour

Marinade

Salt 0.8% of the chicken's weight
Sake 2 tsp
Boiled Egg 1 ... Separate yolk and white
Smoked Salmon 20g
Aluminum Foil

Procedure

  1. Blend the smoked salmon and boiled egg white into a paste using a food processor.
  2. Pat the marinated chicken dry and flatten it to an even thickness. Spread step 1 over the chicken.
  3. Place the mashed boiled egg yolk in the center as a core, roll the chicken around it, and wrap with foil. Seal both ends tightly and pierce the foil with a bamboo skewer to make small holes.
  4. Steam in a steamer with rising steam for about 8 minutes. Let it cool completely and refrigerate. Slice thinly and arrange on a plate to serve.
beef|japanese food|winter|牛肉葱巻き・芥子酢味噌

Beef and Scallion Rolls with Mustard Vinegar Miso Sauce

Culinary Art Workshop - 2017.Jan.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Beef (for Sukiyaki) 100g
... Lightly coat the surface with salted koji.
Salted Koji 1/2 tsp
Thin Green Onions 2-3 stalks
Daikon Radish 4cm
... Cut into 1cm half-moon slices. Boil lightly to retain crispness, then sprinkle with Mikawa roasted sake (not listed in ingredients).
Bok Choy 1 bunch
... Make a cross-cut at the base, boil in salted water, and transfer to cold water.
Benitade (Red Water Pepper Sprouts) As needed

Mustard Vinegar Miso Sauce

White Miso 50g
Vinegar 2 tsp
Lemon Juice 1/2 tsp
Prepared Mustard 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Spread the beef slices evenly and steam for 1 minute. Remove and let cool.
  2. Roll the thin green onions in the beef slices and cut into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Arrange the beef rolls, daikon, and bok choy on a plate, and scatter the red water pepper sprouts.
  4. Serve with the mustard vinegar miso sauce on the side.
Mushrooms|Pork|Seafood|Vegetables|Winter|海老の白菜包み

Shrimp Wrapped in Napa Cabbage

Culinary Workshop Karinary Art 2018.January.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Chinese cabbage 10 leaves
... Cut into 10cm tips and stems separately.
Peeled shrimp 100g
... Devein and clean with starch, then pat dry and mince.
Ground pork 100g
Dried shiitake mushrooms 2 small
... Soak in water to rehydrate, then mince.
Ginger 1/2 piece
... Mince.
Blanched cabbage stem 60g~
... Mince.
Green onions As needed
... Blanch quickly.

Seasonings

Salt 1/3 tsp
Soy sauce & sake 1 tsp each
Sugar 1/2 tsp
Sesame oil A few drops
Potato starch 1/2 tbsp

Mustard Soy Vinegar

Soy sauce To taste
Vinegar To taste
Prepared mustard To taste

Instructions

  1. Add salt to boiling water and blanch the cabbage leaves quickly, then do the same with 5 cabbage stems.
  2. In a bowl, mix ground pork and shrimp with salt and knead well.
  3. Gradually mix in the seasonings from soy sauce onward while kneading. Add shiitake mushrooms, ginger, and minced cabbage stem, and form into 10 equal portions.
  4. Wrap each portion of the mixture with a cabbage leaf, tie with a blanched green onion to secure.
  5. Steam the bundles for 7-8 minutes in a preheated steamer lined with parchment paper. Serve with mustard soy vinegar on the side.
Japanese food|Seafood|Seasonal vegetables|Winter|ゆり根の和え物 2種(雲丹和え・梅肉和え)

Yurine Tossed Dishes in Two Styles (Sea Urchin and Plum Paste)

Culinary Workshop Karinary Art 2019.Janu.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

【Uni Dressing】
Lily bulb 1/2 piece ... Separate into individual petals, wash thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Ginkgo nuts (boiled) 6 pieces ... Boil and cut in half lengthwise.
Stems of mitsuba As needed ... Boil and cut into 7mm lengths.

Dressing

Sea urchin paste 25g
Boiled egg yolk 1/2 yolk
Mirin 2 tsp or more
【Plum Dressing】
Lily bulb 1/2 piece ... Separate into individual petals, wash thoroughly to remove any dirt.
Scallops (sashimi grade) 3 pieces ... Slice each into 2-3 pieces.
Shiso leaves As needed

Dressing

Plum paste 25g ... Remove pits from pickled plums, chop finely, and mash into a paste.
Mirin 2 tsp
Dashi stock 1 tsp or more

Instructions

【Uni Dressing】

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add salt and vinegar, and blanch the lily bulb petals until slightly firm (about 1.5 minutes). Cool in ice water, drain, and pat dry.
  2. Mix the sea urchin paste and boiled egg yolk well, then blend with mirin to make the dressing. Toss the lily bulb and ginkgo nuts in the dressing, and garnish with mitsuba.

【Plum Dressing】

  1. Mix the plum paste with mirin and dashi stock to prepare the dressing.
  2. Toss the lily bulb and scallops in the dressing, and serve with shiso leaves.
Japanese food|Seafood|Winter|牡蠣の和風ムース

Japanese-Style Oyster Mousse

Cooking Studio Culinary Art 2020.January

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Oysters (for cooking) 120g ... Sprinkle with salt, wash 2-3 times, and drain
Hanpen (fish cake) 100g ... Cut into bite-sized pieces

Mixed Seasonings

Sake 2 tsp
Potato starch 1 tbsp
Grated ginger 1 tsp

Garnish

Tomato 100g ... Blanch, remove seeds, and dice into 5mm cubes
Boiled ginkgo nuts As needed ... Roughly chop
Shiso leaves As needed ... Julienned
Olive oil As needed
Coarsely ground black pepper As needed

Procedure

  1. In a food processor, combine the oysters, hanpen, and mixed seasonings, and blend until smooth.
  2. Divide the mixture into 6 portions (40g each), wrap each in plastic wrap, and tie with a rubber band to form a bundle. Steam in a preheated steamer for about 10 minutes. Once slightly cooled, refrigerate.
  3. Remove the plastic wrap, place on a plate, top with tomatoes and shiso leaves, and drizzle with olive oil. Sprinkle with coarsely ground black pepper.
Japanese food|Seafood|Winter|鯛の蕪蒸し  菊芋の梅肉和え

Steamed Sea Bream with Turnip and Jerusalem Artichoke Tossed in Plum Sauce

Culinary Studio Karinary Art 2021.Janu.

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Sea bream 120g ... Remove skin and cut into 8 slices. Sprinkle with sake and a little salt, let sit for 10 minutes, then pat dry.
Lily bulb 60g ... Boil for 2-3 minutes, then roughly mash.
Ginkgo nuts (boiled) 6 ... Quarter each.
Turnip 250g (net weight) ... Grate finely and lightly squeeze out excess water.
Egg white 25g ... Whip to soft peaks.

Silver Sauce

Dashi stock 200ml
Light soy sauce 2/3 tsp
Mirin and sake 1/2 tsp each
Salt To taste
Potato starch slurry 1-1/2 tsp potato starch + equal amount of dashi stock

Garnish

Canola Flowers Boil to retain bright color.
Wasabi As needed

Instructions

  1. Combine the mashed lily bulb and ginkgo nuts, divide into 4 portions, and wrap each with sea bream slices.
  2. Gently fold the whipped egg white, drained grated turnip, and a pinch of salt (not listed) together.
  3. Line a teacup with plastic wrap, place a portion from step 1 inside, and cover with the turnip mixture. Steam in a preheated steamer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Remove the plastic wrap and plate with canola flowers. Pour the silver sauce over and garnish with wasabi.

Reference - Jerusalem Artichoke with Plum Sauce

Peel and thinly slice the Jerusalem artichoke. Toss with plum paste, plate, and sprinkle with roasted sesame seeds.

Japanese food|Seafood|Winter|牡蠣とアボカドの手巻き

Oyster and Avocado Hand Roll

Culinary Art Studio Karinary Art 2022.January

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Oysters 200g ... Sprinkle with salt, rub to clean, rinse thoroughly, and pat dry.
Avocado 1 ... Slice into 5mm pieces and drizzle with lemon juice (optional).
Shiraga negi (white onion strips) As needed ... Cut into 3cm lengths.
Rice As needed
Roasted seaweed (nori) As needed
Yuzu kosho As needed

Seasoning

Soy sauce 2 tsp or more
Mirin 2 tsp
Oyster sauce 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  1. Arrange the oysters in a non-stick frying pan and heat. When the oysters puff up, flip them, cover with a lid, and cook over low heat for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the pan.
  2. Add the pan juices and Seasoning (soy sauce to oyster sauce) to the pan and reduce until thickened.
  3. Return the oysters to the pan and coat them with the sauce.
  4. Place rice on a sheet of roasted seaweed, add the oysters, avocado slices, shiraga negi, and yuzu kosho, then roll up.
Japanese food|Seafood|Winter|牡蠣の磯辺揚げ ビーツとゆり根のかき揚げ

Seaweed-battered Oysters with Beet and Lily Bulb Tempura

Culinary Art Kitchen 2023.January

Houraisen Junmai Ginjo Shinshun Hatsushibori

Ingredients

Oysters 10 pieces ... Sprinkle with salt and gently rub (twice). Rinse with water and pat dry with paper towels. Blanch the oysters briefly by dipping the strainer holding them into boiling water.
Beets 30g ... Cut into 2cm sticks, soak in water, and pat dry.
Lily bulb 30g ... Wash, separate into individual petals, and trim to uniform size.
Ginkgo nuts 6 ... Remove the thin skin and cut in half.
Shungiku (edible chrysanthemum leaves) As needed

Batter

Cold water 50ml
Egg yolk 1
All-purpose flour 4tablespoons (36g) ... Sifted with potato starch
Potato starch 1tablespoon (9g)
For oyster tempura: Aonori (green seaweed) & salad oil 1teaspoon each
For serving Salt & lemon

Instructions

  1. Batter: In a bowl, whisk the egg yolk and cold water together. Gradually add the sifted flour and potato starch, mixing carefully.
  2. In another bowl, toss the beets, lily bulb petals, and ginkgo nuts with all-purpose flour (not listed in ingredients). Add half of the prepared batter and mix to coat.
  3. Using a spoon, drop the mixture into 160°C oil and fry for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Dust the oysters lightly with all-purpose flour (not listed in ingredients). Mix the remaining batter with aonori and salad oil.
  5. Coat the oysters with the aonori batter and fry in 160°C oil. Finally, deep-fry the shungiku leaves until crispy.
  6. Arrange the fried vegetables and oysters on a serving plate. Serve with salt and lemon on the side.