Marinated B.C. Spawn on Kelp and Pacific Herring Appetizer
Ingredients (serves 4)
8 oz (225 g) spawn on kelp, cut into1 1/2-inch/4 cm by 1/4-inch/0.5 cm julienne
2 cups (500 mL) dashi broth
1/4 cup (50 mL) light shoyu
1/2 cup (125 mL) mirin
2 tsp (10 mL) sugar
4 oz (113 g) Pacific herring fillets, deboned
4 pieces herring roe (kazunoko), cut in half diagonally
Bonito flakes, finely chopped
Preparation
Soak spawn on kelp in cold water for 10 minutes. Repeat this process 3 to 4 times with fresh water, or until the salt has been removed from the roe.
In a medium saucepan, mix together dashi, shoyu, mirin and sugar. Heat and stir over medium high heat until sugar dissolves. Allow to cool.
When cool, add spawn on kelp and herring fillets and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and reserve marinade.
To Assemble
Divide herring fillets and spawn on kelp onto four serving dishes. Sprinkle with about 1 Tbsp (30 mL) of marinade. Garnish with herring roe and bonito flakes on top and serve.
Courtesy of Hidekazu Tojo - Tojo's Restaurant Vancouver, B.C. Copyright 2006
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