Fresh Fruit In A Cool Ginger Broth Recipes

GRILLED OREGON CHINOOK IN MATSUTAKE GINGER BROTH

Steps:

• Preheat grill.
• Combine the tamari, ginger, chili paste, lemon zest and sugar and pour over the salmon portions in a shallow dish. Turn the fish to coat it evenly, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Remove the salmon from the marinade and blot dry with paper towels. Brush the salmon with the oil on all sides. On a hot grill cook over hot coals for 2 to 3 minutes to brown and mark the fish nicely, turn and continue cooking to desired doneness, 2 to 3 more minutes.
• Simmer the carrots, leeks and scallions in the Seasoned Broth, until al dente, about 4 to 6 minutes.
• To serve divide the broth with vegetables between 6 bowls, top each with a sticky rice cake, mushrooms, and a grilled portion of salmon. Finally, sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds.
• Bring all ingredients, except the bonito shavings, to a simmer in a saucepan. Cook over low heat for 45 minutes, remove from the heat and gently stir in the bonito shavings. Allow the broth to rest for 20 to 30 minutes before straining. Strain and discard solids.
• Bring the rice vinegar, sugar and sea salt to a boil in a small sauce pan, remove from the heat and set aside. Place rice, water and konbu in a heavy bottom saucepan and cover, bring to a simmer over medium heat. When the rice begins to boil reduce the heat to low, stir it gently once and continue cooking, covered until all the liquid is absorbed. Allow the cooked rice to cool 10 to 15 minutes covered with a clean towel.
• Turn the cooked rice out onto a tray or large bowl and fan it to cool. Using a large scoop or your hands moistened with a mixture of the vinegar and water portion the sticky rice into 6 balls and flatten them to form cakes. Lightly wrap the cakes and hold in a warm place until serving time.

CHARLIE TROTTER'S SALMON WITH OLYMPIA OYSTERS, HIJIKI SEAWEED, AND GINGER-SHISO-MIRIN BROTH

Steps:

• Soak the hijiki seaweed in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside. In a saute pan, heat the oil. Slit the skin on the top of the salmon to prevent the salmon from buckling. Season the salmon with salt and white pepper. When the pan is smoking hot, saute the salmon for 1 1/2 minutes. Turn and continue cooking for 35 seconds. Remove from the pan. In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter, add the leeks, and then reduce the heat. Simmer the leeks for 2 minutes. Add the preserved ginger and deglaze with rice vinegar. Add the mirin and fish stock, bring to a boil, and remove from the heat. Stir in the hijiki seaweed and the oysters, and allow the oysters to warm through. Add the shiso, whisk in the remaining butter and season with salt and white pepper. To assemble, spoon the oysters and leeks evenly into a shallow bowl. Place the salmon on top and spoon in the broth.

YELLOWFIN TUNA, SEARED RARE WITH SESAME, AND A KEY LIME GINGER BROTH

Steps:

• For the spice mixture: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside.
• For the juice mixture: Blend all ingredients except butter and oil until smooth. Add oil and butter to finish. Add warm chicken stock and season to taste.
• For the romaine: Over high heat saute romaine ribs in olive oil until tender. Add anchovies and coriander. Finish by tossing with basil and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
• For the tuna: Season tuna pieces with oil and salt and pepper evenly. Place seasoned tuna in spice mixture and coat evenly. Next, heat oil in a cast iron skillet until very hot. Add tuna and cook to desired doneness and set aside to rest for a couple of minutes. Slice each piece after resting.
• Plating: Place braised romaine in center of plate. Next arrange warm tuna slices on top of romaine. Finish plate by drizzling warm juice around the plate. Serve.

BROILED STAR FRUIT IN GINGER

Steps:

• In saucepan, combine water, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and coriander.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Add honey and stir until dissolved.
• Strain liquid and allow to cool.
• Slice the star fruit into 8 slices.
• Place star fruit on a baking sheet and sprinkle the brown sugar over them.
• Broil until the sugar bubbles and starts to brown.
• Place stars into individual bowls, 4 each.
• Ladle the gingered broth into each and serve.

GINGER-TURMERIC BONE BROTH WITH GREENS

Steps:

• Pour the broth into a medium pot and add the turmeric. Set over high heat and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to medium and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Remove from heat and stir in the greens, if using.
• Divide the broth in bowls or large mugs. Serve hot with lemon wedges for squeezing.

BROILED STAR FRUIT IN GINGERED BROTH

Steps:

• In a 2-quart saucepan, combine 4 cups of water with the ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes. Add the honey and stir to dissolve. Strain and allow to cool.
• Meanwhile, place a broiler rack about 6 inches from the heat source. Place the star fruit on a baking sheet and sprinkle 1 tablespoon brown sugar over the top. Broil until the sugar bubbles and begins to brown. Place 4 stars in each of 4 shallow bowls, ladle the gingered broth into each, and serve.

MIXED FRESH FRUIT WITH LIME AND GINGER

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, heat sugar and water to boiling. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 teaspoon lime peel and the lime juice. Cool 10 minutes.
• In medium bowl, place melon and ginger. Pour sugar mixture over melon mixture. Cover; refrigerate about 1 hour to blend flavors.
• Just before serving, stir strawberries into melon mixture. Serve garnished with additional lime peel.