by thirschfeld
View
my 191 recipes »
Photo by thirschfeld
thirschfeld's Notes:
1 six ounce piece of wild salmon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 carrot, peeled, julienned, about 1/3 cup Ask a question about this ingredient
2 celery stalks, washed, trimmed julienned, about 1/3 cup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 onion, peeled and julienned, about 1/2 cup Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, very finely julienned Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon soy sauce Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon sake Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons water Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 teaspoon honey Ask a question about this ingredient
Season the salmon with salt and let it sit for at least 20 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepWhile the salmon is sitting set up your steamer, whether it be an Asian bamboo steamer or some other concoction. Bring the water to a boil.
Ask a question about this stepIn a shallow bowl mound the veggies and ginger. Pour in the soy, water, sake and then drizzle the honey over the veg.
Ask a question about this stepPlace the bowl in the steamer and steam the veggies for 3 to 4 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepOpen the steamer and place the salmon, skin side down, onto the veggies. Put the lid back on and steam 4 to 7 minutes. Four minutes yielded a nice medium rare piece of salmon, while cooking a second piece to 7 minutes, rendered a nice moist piece of fish that was cooked just through. Realize the size and thickness of your fish may alter your cooking times.
Ask a question about this stepTop the salmon with toasted sesame seeds and cilantro. Serve.
Ask a question about this stepyum. can't wait to try. ginger is missing from ingredients/instructions, but i'm guessing it goes in with the veg?
Leah is the author of The Hadassah Everyday Cookbook on seasonal Jewish cooking.
yes, and thank you, I posted this at the ungodly hour of 4:30 am, don't ask, and I am surprised there are many more mistakes. I love the community editing function on this site, too.