Turbot usuzukuri with chilli ponzu

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Light and elegant, Hideki Hiwatashi’s turbot usuzukuri recipe makes a stunning yet surprisingly fuss-free dish, just make sure you have a very sharp knife for slicing the turbot. With a zesty chilli ponzu on the side for dipping, the chef allows the flavour of the raw fish – which is first salted and wrapped in kombu – to shine through. Preparation of this fish starter is incredibly simple, but remember to allow enough time for the fish to rest.

First published in 2016

Ingredients

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Kobujime Turbot

Ichimi sudachi ponzu (chilli ponzu)

Method

1
Begin by preparing the kobujime turbot. Using a damp cloth, wipe the kombu to clean off any dust. Sprinkle the salt evenly across both sides of the fish, then wrap it tightly in kombu and leave to rest for 6 hours
2
Meanwhile, make the chilli ponzu. In a small dish, mix together all of the ingredients when thoroughly combined. Adjust the ingredients to taste if desired, then set aside until required
3
To serve, unwrap the turbot from the kombu and gently wash off the salt. Using a very sharp knife, cut the turbot into very thin slices and arrange across a serving platter
4
Sprinkle over edible flowers to garnish and serve immediately with the ponzu on the side for dipping
First published in 2016

With over fifteen years of rigorous Japanese culinary training behind him, Hideki Hiwatashi is well versed in the art of kaiseki cuisine.

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