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1. Clams and Butter sauce
The Japanese are really fond of shellfish, and clams are among
the most popular. In season, they become sweet and juicy.
SERVES FOUR
INGREDIENTS
40-45 fresh clams
30g butter
200ml sake
300ml water
1/3 tsp salt
1/3 tsp pepper
Sliced lemon per serve
Chopped green onion, to garnish
1. Soak clams in salted water for a couple of hours in order to
remove dirt and sand.
2. Pour sake into a pan and add butter and clams.
3.Bring to a boil over vigorous heat. Add water, salt and pepper.
4. When shells open, remove from heat.
5. Divide among four small bowls, sprinkle with chopped green onions,
garnish with a sliced lemon.
2. Marinated and Grilled Sea Bass
This is a classic recipe served since medieval times, but is still
very popular as a home-cooked dish in Japan.
SERVES FIVE
INGREDIENTS
750g sea bass (150g x 5pc)
125g saikyo miso (sweet miso)
50ml sake
50g sugar
Salt
1. Place the sea bass in a shallow container. Sprinkle with salt
on both sides and leave for 20-30 minutes.
2. Mix the saikyo miso, sake and sugar, then marinade the sea bass
in it for 24 hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 450, and broil the sea bass on each side
until the surface is blackened.(about 5-6 minutes).
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