Cold Wasabi Ginger Sauce Food

WASABI GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• NOTE:.
• Mirin or rice wine, and wasabi paste are available in Asian markets or gourmet/ethnic foods section of grocery stores.
• Place ginger, shallot and garlic in blender jar; cover blender jar.
• Set on Low; pulse 5 times.
• Scrape sides of jar; pulse 5 times.
• Add remaining ingredients in order given.
• Blend for 20 seconds.
• Transfer to a resealable container and let stand for 30 minutes before using, to allow flavors to develop.
• Unused portions may be refrigerated for up to a week - stir before using.
• Tip:.
• As a marinade, use about 1 tablespoon of marinade per portion.
• Meats such as boneless, skinless chicken parts, pork chops, or steaks can be placed in a resealable freezer-weight bag, coated with marinade and frozen.
• When thawed, they will be fully marinated and ready to cook.

SEARED TUNA WITH WASABI-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the white wine vinegar, white wine and shallots in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until the liquid is reduced to about 2 tablespoons. Strain out shallot and discard, return liquid to the pan.
• Stir the wasabi and soy sauce into the reduction in the pan. Over low heat, gradually whisk in butter one cube at a time allowing the mixture to emulsify. Be careful not to let the mixture boil. When all of the butter has been incorporated, stir in cilantro, and remove from heat. Pour into a small bowl, and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brush tuna steaks with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the hot skillet, and sear for 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Be careful not to overcook, this fish should be served still a little pink in the center. Serve with sauce.

SPICY NOODLES WITH GINGER-GARLIC SHRIMP AND WASABI SAUCE

Steps:

• In a skillet, sauté the shrimp, ginger, and garlic in the oil for 3 minutes or until shrimp is cooked. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions. Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.
• To serve, layer noodles, shrimp, cabbage, carrots, radishes, basil, and jalapeno in individual bowls. Pour dressing over top of each serving and sprinkle cashews or wasabi peas over top.
• A Word of Caution: I highly suggest using the recommended 1 1/2 tsp of wasabi paste to start. Only add more if, after mixing it with the rest of the ingredients in the individual bowls, additional heat is desired. The sauce by itself never seemed hot to us, so we used almost an entire tube of wasabi -- and subsequently cried our way through dinner.