Sakagura no Kouji

Pork|Spring|Vegetables|Western|豚とじゃがいものトマトジュース煮込

Stewed Pork and Potatoes in Tomato Juice

Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2012.Mar.

Sakagura no Kouji

Ingredients

Pork shoulder block 200g - Cut into 4cm cubes, marinate overnight in shio koji and pepper
Shio koji 1 tbsp
Pepper A pinch
Flour 1 tbsp
Butter 1 tbsp
Garlic 1/2 clove - Minced
Potatoes 350g - Peeled and cut into 4-5 pieces

Seasonings

Tomato juice 200ml
Ketchup 1 tbsp
Water 150ml or more
Bay leaf 1 leaf
Pepper A pinch

Garnish

Minced parsley As needed

Method

  1. Coat the pork, marinated in shio koji, with flour. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed pot and sear the pork over medium-low heat.
  2. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Add potatoes, seasonings, and the bay leaf. Cover and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring 2-3 times during cooking.
  3. Serve on a plate and sprinkle with minced parsley.
Chicken|Japanese|Spring|Vegetables|二色そぼろ寿司

Two-Colored Soboro Sushi

Culinary Studio Culinary Art 2012.Mar.

Sakagura no Kouji

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Sushi Rice

Cooked rice 1 cup (Japanese measure)
Shiso leaves 2 leaves - Julienned

Sushi Vinegar

Vinegar 1 tbsp
Sugar 2/3 tbsp
Salt Just under 1/2 tsp

Chicken Soboro

Ground chicken breast 100g - Mix with shio koji and marinate overnight
Shio koji 2 tsp
Sake 2 tbsp
Soy sauce 1/4 tsp
Ginger juice 1/2 tsp

Egg Soboro

Eggs 2 - Mix with shio koji and sugar and let rest for 30 minutes
Shio koji 1/2 tsp
Sugar 1 tbsp

Garnish

Carrot flowers As needed - Cut out from blanched carrot slices
Canola Flowers As needed - Quickly blanched
Pickled ginger As needed

Method

  1. Mix the sushi vinegar into the cooked rice and sprinkle with shiso leaves to prepare the sushi rice.
  2. Make the chicken soboro: In a small pot, combine the ground chicken mixed with shio koji and sake. Cook over medium heat while stirring until crumbled. Add ginger juice and soy sauce and stir until the liquid is gone.
  3. Make the egg soboro: In a small pot, mix the egg with shio koji and sugar. Cook over low heat while stirring with several chopsticks to create fine crumbs.
  4. Serve the sushi rice in a bowl, top with the chicken and egg soboro, and garnish with carrot flowers, canola flowers, and pickled ginger.