EAT: Chirashi Sushi at HomeI first met Yoshinori Ishi at 2 Michelin-starred restaurant Umu. One of t

EAT: Chirashi Sushi at HomeI first met Yoshinori Ishi at 2 Michelin-starred restaurant Umu. One of the best Kaiseki masters in Europe, he was the former head chef at this London mecca of Japan cuisine for 11 years. Originally from Saitama, Yoshinori has worked as a sous-chef at Kitcho, the legendary 3 Michelin star restaurant in Kyoto, followed by the official chef at the Japanese embassy in Geneva and New York over the course of 6 years.   The elegant chef not only brings his Kaiseki – Japanese haute cuisine – to the world, but also shows us a more intelligent approach to fish. Yoshinori is a pioneer of the Ikejime fishing method and has been working closely with the fishermen in the UK. The Ikejime method is based on a simple premise: the less a fish suffers during the slaughter process, the better its quality remains. I had the pleasure of learning how to cook the best ‘Chirashi Sushi’ from the master himself. I hope you enjoy cooking this special recipe in your own home!Chirashi Sushi with Harihari-Japanese Pickles & Miso SoupYou can use any type of fish to make this recipe, so just choose your favourite and ensure it’s as fresh as possible. If finding fresh fish proves too difficult, then using frozen shellfish is a great alternative. And, for those that don’t eat seafood, this recipe also works with vegetables – simply swap out the fish for vegetables of your choice.Ingredients:FishLobster, 2 x 600gSalmon fillet, 200gEggs, 4RiceShort or medium grain white rice, 2 cupsVinegar, 50mlSea salt, 10gFor the SaladMushrooms (Porcini, Girolle, Enoki)Carrot, 1Celeriac, 1Baby artichoke, 4Mange tout, 1You can also include any leftover roasted vegetables you have.Harihari-Japanese picklesBaby cucumber, 2Red round radish, 5Ginger, 30gShiso and Myoga, if you can find  Salt, 1 teaspoonMiso soupHead and shell of the lobsterHead and bone of the fishKombu, 15cmMiso (white or red)MushroomsSpring onionTofuSansho pepper Japanese Optional ingredients: ShisoKinomeMyogaNasturtiumSushi riceTo start off, mix the vinegar and salt. If you find your vinegar is too sour, just boil it and cool it down to remove excess sourness. Set aside whilst you cook your rice. Be sure to wash your rice thoroughly with running water and transfer to a rice cooker or a thick pot to boil. The amount of water and cooking time depends on the rice, but it needs to be 10-20% less water than you would usually use to cook white rice. Transfer your cooked rice into to a large bowl and mix together with your vinegar and salt, then leave to one side to completely cool. FishLobster 600g x 2Place your lobster into boiling saltwater for 1 minute. Then, turn off the heat and leave for 6 minutes if you’d like it medium cooked or 8 minutes fully cooked. Remove the shell, season with salt and then cut into small bite size pieces. Salmon fillet 200gSeason your salmon with salt and leave to stand for 10 minutes. Sauté in a frying pan. You can also grill the fillets, but be sure to keep as much moisture as possible when cooking. Allow to cool before breaking down into flakes. All other fish and shellfish can be similarly cooked, cooled and seasoned with salt. You may also use raw fish if you are confident of its freshness and quality. VegetablesWash and cut your carrot, celeriac, baby artichoke and mange tout into thin strips. You can sauté, boil, steam or bake the vegetables depending on your preferred method. Just ensure you season with salt once cooked. Cut your mushrooms into cubes, or dice. If you can find Japanese herbs such as shiso, kinome, myoga, or nasturtium, these can be used as toppings to add even more flavour to your sushi. Egg Whisk your eggs well and add a pinch of salt. Spoon your mixture into a hot pan, moving the pan to ensure that the mixture forms a thin, even layer similar to a crepe. Once you have used all of your egg mixture, allow to cool and shred into strings. PlatingMix your sushi rice, salmon, shellfish and vegetables together in a bowl. Plate them and sprinkle over your shredded egg. Top with a cut of fish and vegetables, and Japanese herbs if you have them. Enjoy! Miso soup To make the stockPlace shells, bones and kombu into 800ml of water and heat, removing the kombu just before the stock begins to boil. Keep simmering and removing all the bubble foam with a spoon, Strain after 30mins. FinishCut your vegetables and tofu into small pieces and cook in the stock. Season with miso to your taste and sprinkle on shredded spring onion and sansho pepper to finish. Enjoy! Harihari-Japanese picklesSlice your cucumber and red round radish and cut the ginger into thin julienne. Mix all vegetables, season with salt and lightly squeeze the pickles. Enjoy! -- source link
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