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Fish Sauce

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This elegant Japanese-style dish features tender abalone simmered in a delicate, savory broth. The sauce combines the rich depth of dashi stock with the brightness of sake and the subtle sweetness of sugar. It delivers a refined umami flavor that enhances the natural taste of the seafood without overwhelming it. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to elevate a simple dinner, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. The ginger adds a gentle warmth, while the soy sauce provides the necessary saltiness and color. Simple to prepare with high-quality ingredients, this dish is a testament to the beauty of Japanese culinary simplicity.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Calories: 262.2
Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This elegant Japanese-style dish features tender abalone simmered in a delicate, savory broth. The sauce combines the rich depth of dashi stock with the brightness of sake and the subtle sweetness of sugar. It delivers a refined umami flavor that enhances the natural taste of the seafood without overwhelming it. Perfect for special occasions or when you want to elevate a simple dinner, this recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen. The ginger adds a gentle warmth, while the soy sauce provides the necessary saltiness and color. Simple to prepare with high-quality ingredients, this dish is a testament to the beauty of Japanese culinary simplicity.
Ingredients
  • 4 Small fresh or canned abalone (about 7-10 oz/200-300 g)
  • 1/2 cup Basic Dashi Stock (125 ml)
  • 2 tablespoons sake
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Japanese soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Tamari or dark soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated young ginger
Directions
  1. 1
    Rinse the abalone well and blanch in hot water for a few seconds to remove surface impurities.
  2. 2
    Make small cross-hatch incisions on the top of each abalone to allow the sauce to penetrate.
  3. 3
    In a small saucepan, combine the dashi stock, sake, sugar, Japanese soy sauce, tamari, and grated ginger.
  4. 4
    Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently until the sugar dissolves.
  5. 5
    Add the prepared abalone to the simmering liquid.
  6. 6
    Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for about 10 minutes, or until the abalone is tender but still slightly firm.
  7. 7
    Remove the abalone from the heat and serve immediately, spooning the warm sauce over the top.

Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
Calories 262.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.1g7%
Saturated Fat 1.0g5%
Cholesterol 50.0mg17%
Sodium 1693.1mg71%
Total Carbohydrate 28.9g10%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 26.4g
Protein 25.6g52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: abalone, dashi, japanese, sake, ginger, soy sauce, tamari, seafood, broth, umami, simmered
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