I had some frozen sushi-grade tuna sitting around and finally decided to put it to good use. It also gave me a chance to use up the last of the Buzen-ya Honten pickles I brought back from Japan. These traditional misozuke pickles are aged in miso, giving them an intensely savory, fermented flavor that worksContinue reading “Sesame-Crusted Tuna Tataki with Misozuke & Radish”
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My Attempt at Low-Temp Salmon with Crispy Rice and Yuzu-Kosho
Sometimes, you just crave something fresh, light and a bit spicy. That was me this week, so I decided to put together a dish that balances rich, low-temp salmon with crisp, compressed root vegetables and a sharp, spicy citrus dressing. Before getting into the details, full disclosure: my execution wasn’t flawless. When I tried toContinue reading “My Attempt at Low-Temp Salmon with Crispy Rice and Yuzu-Kosho”
A Quick Lesson in Heat Transfer: Flash-Seared Tuna with Citrus and Radish
I didn’t really have a grand plan for dinner the other day. I just spotted a beautiful, fresh piece of tuna at the shop and wanted something relatively light, so I decided to go for a “japanese-style” version and pair it with some crisp red radishes and fluffy rice. But you can’t just throw aContinue reading “A Quick Lesson in Heat Transfer: Flash-Seared Tuna with Citrus and Radish”
Memories of Japan: Miso-Glazed Cod with Buzen-ya Honten Misozuke Pickles
If you’ve ever traveled through Japan, you know how hard it is to leave the local food markets empty-handed. On my last trip, I ended up picking up some traditional misozuke pickles from the famous Buzen-ya Honten shop. They’ve been sitting in my cupboard for a while, waiting to be paired with a suitable dish.Continue reading “Memories of Japan: Miso-Glazed Cod with Buzen-ya Honten Misozuke Pickles”