Cold Wasabi Ginger Sauce Recipes

GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix 2 tablespoons each grated ginger, finely chopped ginger and finely chopped scallion in a small bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper. Heat 3 tablespoons vegetable oil in a small saucepan until smoking; pour over the ginger-scallion mixture and stir. Add a splash of water if the sauce is too thick. Season with salt.

WASABI GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• NOTE:.
• Mirin or rice wine, and wasabi paste are available in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic foods section of grocery stores.
• Place ginger, shallot and garlic in blender jar; cover blender jar.
• Set on Low; pulse 5 times.
• Scrape sides of jar; pulse 5 times.
• Add remaining ingredients in order given.
• Blend for 20 seconds.
• Transfer to a resealable container and let stand for 30 minutes before using, to allow flavors to develop.
• Unused portions may be refrigerated for up to a week - stir before using.
• Tip:.
• As a marinade, use about 1 tablespoon of marinade per portion.
• Meats such as boneless, skinless chicken parts, pork chops, or steaks can be placed in a resealable freezer-weight bag, coated with marinade and frozen.
• When thawed, they will be fully marinated and ready to cook.

WASABI CRUSTED SALMON WITH ORANGE GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• Marinade: Place the wasabi in a small bowl and slowly add in the water, whisking, to make a paste.
• Add the vinegar and soy, and whisk well.
• Place the salmon fillets in a glass baking dish or ziplock bag and coat evenly on both sides with the wasabi mixture.
• Season lightly with the Essence.
• Place the panko crumbs in a shallow dish.
• Turn both sides of the fillets in the crumbs to coat evenly, pressing to make the crumbs adhere.
• Set on a waxed paper lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• MAKE SAUCE: In a medium, heavy saucepan, combine the shallots, ginger, orange zest, wine, and orange juice and bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until reduced in volume by 2/3. Add the cream and cook until reduced by 1/2.
• Whisking constantly, add the butter a bit at a time, waiting until each is completely incorporated before adding the next piece.
• Continue whisking until the sauce is smooth.
• Add the soy sauce, salt, to taste, and wasabi.
• Serve warm with the Wasabi-Crusted Salmon. (NOTE: If not being served immediately, place in a hot water bath, covered, and stir occasionally).
• Salmon: In a large skillet or saute pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the fish and cook until medium-rare, about 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending upon the thickness of the fish.
• Divide among 4 serving plates, drizzle with the Orange-Ginger Sauce, and dust with the seeds.
• Serve immediately with steamed rice, and pass the remaining sauce at the table.