Chaya restaurant in Beverly Hills stuns patrons with its elegant presentation and Franco-Asian flavors. But this restaurant-worthy salmon dish is simple to prepare in your own kitchen. We got a lesson straight from chef Shigefumi Tachibe on how to prepare this slow-marinated salmon with a soy-ginger glaze and a garnish of the restaurant's signature Asian slaw. To see the recipe, read more. On Brandi: Edward Avedis
From chef Shigefumi Tachibe, Chaya Ingredients Soy marinade (recipe follows) Directions Serves 1. Soy-Glazed Salmon on a Cedar Plank
6 ounces king salmon fillet, deskinned and deboned
Maitake mushroom tempura (recipe folllows), for serving
2 pieces steamed baby bok choy, for serving
Asian salsa (recipe follows), for serving
From From chef Shigefumi Tachibe, Chaya Recipe Notes If you're making soy-glazed salmon on a cedar plank, be sure to reserve 3 teaspoons of this marinade to make the Asian salsa. Ingredients 1 cup soy sauce Directions Makes 3 cups marinade. From From chef Shigefumi Tachibe, Chaya Recipe Notes Don't overmix the tempura batter, and be sure to mix it just before frying; preparing this ahead of time will result in a heavy batter. Ingredients Vegetable oil, for frying Directions Makes 1 serving. From From chef Shigefumi Tachibe, Chaya Recipe Notes If you can't locate shiso, substitute equal parts mint and basil. Ingredients 1/4 cup cooked kidney beans Directions Serves 1. Soy Marinade
1 cup sake
1 cup mirin
1 tablespoon sugar
Maitake Mushroom Tempura
1 cup flour
1 egg
Pinch of salt
3 cups very cold water
1/4 bunch maitake (hen of the woods) mushrooms, separated into bite-sized pieces
Asian Salsa
1 tablespoon oba leaf (shiso), chopped
1 tablespoon white corn
1/4 cup cooked quinoa
1/2 small beefsteak tomato, diced
3 teaspoons soy-ginger marinade
Juice of 1/2 lemon
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