Ginger crusted onaga with miso sesame vinaigrette
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Pieces Onaga ( 6-7 ounces) | |
| ¼ | cup | Finely minced ginger |
| ¼ | cup | Green onion, minced by hand |
| ¼ | cup | Peanut oil |
| Few drops sesame oil | ||
| Salt to taste | ||
| Miso dressing: | ||
| 2 | tablespoons | Rice vinegar |
| 2 | tablespoons | Chicken stock |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Miso |
| 1½ | tablespoon | Sugar |
| Sesame Dressing: | ||
| 1 | Egg yolk | |
| 1 | tablespoon | Chunky peanut butter |
| ½ | teaspoon | Ginger, fresh, peeled and |
| Minced | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Dijon mustard |
| 2 | tablespoons | Rice vinegar |
| 4 | ounces | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | tablespoon | Sesame oil |
| 1 | teaspoon | White sesame seeds, toasted |
Directions
Place green onions and ginger in non-aluminum bowl with high sides.
Season with salt to taste. Put peanut oil in heavy bottom pan and heat until almost smoking. Carefully pour hot oil over green onion/ginger mixture, oil will boil over the sides. Season with sesame oil. Let cool.
Sear Onaga until brown. Apply ginger/onion mixture to surface. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 6 minutes or until cooked through.
Miso dressing: Mix all ingredients in bowl. Set aside.
Sesame dressing: Place egg yolk, peanut butter, ginger, Dijon and rice vinegar in mixing bowl. Mix well. Slowly add vegetable oil in a steady stream while mixing. When the oil is incorporated, add the sesame oil and sesame seeds.
Yield: 2 servings
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