Whole Crispy Onaga And Thai Dipping Sauce Recipes

NOODLE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the dashi, soy sauce, mirin, and sugar in a saucepan and bring just to a boil. Stir in the bonito flakes and immediately remove from the heat. Wait about 10 seconds for the flakes to get thoroughly soaked, and then strain. Let liquid cool to room temperature. Serve with cold soba noodles for dipping, along with scallions, grated daikon, quail eggs and natto if you have a taste for it.

GRILLED ONAGA

Steps:

• Score the fish and insert ginger into the cuts. Place the fish in a bowl. Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl and pour the marinade over the fish before grilling. Marinate for about 20 minutes. Wrap the fish in foil and place on the grill. Cook until flesh is just opaque.

THAI PEANUTTY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• COMBINE all ingredients in medium bowl with a whisk until thoroughly combined.

THAI DIPPING SAUCE FOR SPRING ROLLS (NAM JIM PO PIAH)

Steps:

• Combine sugar, water, vinegar, salt, garlic, and chile in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

GARLIC-INFUSED OIL AND DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the garlic oil, in a small saucepan, gently heat the oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until it is fragrant but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool. Cover and let steep for 1 hour. Strain into a sterilized bottle or jar and discard the garlic. Use within 24 hours. (Or store in a sterilized container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.)
• To make the dipping sauce, place the oil at room temperature in a shallow bowl or decorative plate. Swirl a drizzle of balsamic decoratively into the center. Sprinkle with the pepper flakes, salt, and ground black pepper, and top with a light coating of cheese.
• Serve as a dip for hot bread.