mirin
Ingredients:
15 Oysters
Oysters Kilpatrick
1 Bacon rasher, coarsely chopped
2 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbs. tomato sauce
1 Spring onion, chopped
Ponzu & Chives Dressing
1 Small garlic clove, finely chopped
2 Tbs. Ponzu
1 Tbs. Chives, chopped
Mirin & Sesame Dressing
2 Tbs. Mirin
1 Tbs. soy sauce
1 Tsp. Sesame oil
1 Small red chilli, chopped
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius. Heat a small frypan and cook bacon until crispy.
Meanwhile, mix all the liquid ingredients. Place oysters on a baking tray, top
with bacon and drizzle with sauce. Bake in the oven for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with spring onion.
2. For the ponzu and chives dressing: Mix ponzu and garlic in a small bowl. Drizzle the sauce over oysters and sprinkle with chives.
3. For the mirin dressing: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, mirin and sesame oil. Drizzle over oysters and top with chilli.
Ingredients:
10 cherry truss tomatoes (see note)
80ml (1/3 cup) rice bran oil
2 bunches asparagus, halved diagonally
130g button mushrooms
1 small fresh red chilli (optional), seeded, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
6 lamb cutlets, French trimmed, excess fat trimmed
Thinly sliced spring onions (shallots), to serve
Mirin glaze
60ml (1/4 cup) kecap manis
1 tablespoon mirin seasoning
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
Method:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Place tomatoes on a lined baking tray. Drizzle over 1 tablespoon oil. Roast for 10 minutes or until softened slightly.
2. Meanwhile, to make the mirin glaze, place the kecap manis, mirin seasoning and soy sauce in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 minute.
3. Cook the asparagus in a saucepan of boiling water for 2-3 minutes or until bright green and tender crisp. Drain. Keep warm.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of the remaining oil in a frying pan over high heat. Stir in mushrooms for 2-3 minutes or until soft. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the chilli, sesame seeds and half the mirin glaze. Stir in asparagus for 1 minute or until warmed through.
5. Heat the remaining oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Season the lamb. Cook, turning, for 2-3 minutes for medium or until cooked to your liking.
6. Divide mushroom mixture and tomatoes among plates. Top with the lamb. Drizzle over remaining glaze. Top with spring onion.
This is one of my signature dishes. You can also get my recipe here: http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/31597/lamb+cutlets+asparagus+and+mushrooms+with+mirin+glaze
“This is great for the family, a dinner party or even a romantic dinner” – Sarah Lewis (Home cook of the year finalist 2012)
