Japanese Fish Steaks With Sake And Mushrooms Food

TOFU STEAK WITH JAPANESE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• To make the broth, combine the mirin, dashi, soy sauce, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. In a bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Bring the broth just to a boil, then slowly whisk in the cornstarch mixture until the broth thickens slightly. Remove from the heat and set aside. (Note: The broth can be made up to 1 day in advance and stored in the refrigerator; reheat when ready to use.)
• To prepare the tofu, heat an 11-inch nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the sesame oil. Lightly dredge the tofu pieces in the cornstarch and place in the hot pan. Cook until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
• Using the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil, then the celery, red onion, carrot, shiitake mushrooms, shimeji mushrooms, and enoki mushrooms. Cook over high heat until the vegetables become soft, about 2 minutes, then add half the broth and cook for 30 seconds longer. Remove from the heat.
• Set each piece of tofu in a shallow bowl and top with one-fourth of the cooked vegetables. Pour equal parts of the remaining broth into each bowl and garnish with the scallion and obha leaves.

DIABETIC, LOW-FAT FISH STEAKS WITH MUSHROOM SAUCE

Steps:

• Thaw fish, if frozen.
• Arrange fish steaks in an 8x8x2-inch baking dish.
• Cover with vented clear plastic wrap.
• Cook on 100% power (high) for 4 to 8 minutes or till fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
• Keep warm while preparing sauce.
• In a 2-cup measure stir together cornstarch, bouillon granules, and salt.
• Stir in milk all at once.
• Cook, uncovered, on high for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes or till thickened and bubbly, stirring after 1 minute, then every 30 seconds.
• Stir in mushrooms and carrot.
• Cook for 30 to 60 seconds more or till heated through.
• Stir in lemon peel.
• Serve over fish steaks.
• Sprinkle with parsley.

SAKE MARINATED JAPANESE MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place the sake, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar and salt in a small saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Allow to cool thoroughly.
• Combine the cooled marinade with the whole mushrooms and let them marinade overnight.
• When ready to serve the mushrooms, drain them and discard the marinade.
• Garnish with the scallions.

STEAKS WITH MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Rub both sides of steaks with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, cook steaks in butter until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Remove and keep warm. , In the same skillet, saute mushrooms until tender. Serve with steaks.