Japanese Sweets And Leeks Mash Recipes

WHOLE ROASTED MAITAKE STEAKS WITH JAPANESE SWEETS-AND-LEEKS MASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce and lime zest and juice. Slowly whisk in oil; season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly drizzle oil onto a rimmed baking sheet. Trim bottom ends of mushroom clusters so they stand upright; transfer to sheet in a single layer, trimmed-sides down, at least 2 inches apart. Drizzle evenly with half of soy mixture; season with salt and pepper.
• Roast until darkened slightly and tender but still holding their shape, 22 to 25 minutes. Serve mushrooms over mash, drizzled with remaining soy-lime dressing and sprinkled with rice seasoning.

JAPANESE 'LEEKS' WITH MISO-MUSTARD

Steps:

• Wash and trim negi. Cut them to divide the white bottoms from the more tender green tops.
• In a covered bamboo steamer set over rapidly boiling water, steam white bottoms for about 4 minutes. Add green tops and continue steaming for another 4 minutes, until negi are tender. Set aside uncovered to cool.
• Stir together mustard, miso and vinegar. Transfer negi to a serving bowl and gently fold in dressing.

DELIGHTFUL JAPANESE PORK AND LEEK GYOZA

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili sauce in a small mixing bowl for dipping sauce. Set aside.
• Combine pork, leeks, mushrooms, garlic, rice wine, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix well to form a uniform mixture.
• Take one round dumpling wrapper and put 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture on 1/2 of the wrapper. Leave approximately 1/8 inch space from the end of the dumpling. Using a brush or your finger, apply a thin coat of water all along the open space. Fold the wrapper over and push down, so the two sides get "glued" together and form a half moon. Use a fork to pinch down on the edges of the half moon to seal. Repeat to make remaining dumplings.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Place the dumplings into the pan in one layer; do not overcrowd. Cook the dumplings for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Without flipping the dumplings, pour about 4 tablespoons of water into the pan and cover immediately. Allow the dumplings to steam until the water has evaporated and the meat inside has cooked, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove the lid and pour remaining tablespoon of oil into the pan and let the dumplings crisp up from the bottom; do not flip-gyoza should only be crisp on one side and steamed on the other. Place the dumplings browned-side up on a plate. Repeat with remaining dumplings and more oil as necessary. Serve with the dipping sauce.