Salmon tempura roll with mirin leeks, wasabi oil and soy syr

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4Leeks julienned, white only
1tablespoonClarified butter or neutral oil
cupMirin
Salt and pepper to taste
1tablespoonWhole butter
4Salmon paillards, 3 ounces each
4Sheets nori
2cupsRice flour
Soda water
Vegetable oil for frying
Toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Gari, pickled ginger for garnish

Directions

Heat pan and saute leeks. Do not caramelize, keep them white. Deglaze with mirin and reduce all liquid. Toss in butter and check for seasoning. Lay salmon paillard to cover ⅔ of nori sheet. Lay cooled leeks on salmon and roll. Save ¼ of the leeks for plate up. In a stainless steel bowl, whisk soda water into rice flour until a paint consistency is achieved. Heat oil to 375 degrees. Dip roll into tempura and fry until golden brown. The salmon should end up medium rare at most! Recipe By : Chef du Jour DJ 9306 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #258 Date: Fri, 25 Oct 1996 14:13:45 PST From: minnie@... (Louise M McCartney)