Almond Anchovy Stir-fry and Cockle Salad Gunkanmaki: A Special Finger Food Recipe
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Create a simple yet special gunkanmaki using leftover banchan (side dishes) like almond anchovy stir-fry and cockle salad. Finely chop the seasoned cockles, which are already delicious with greens like radish and perilla, and place them on top of rice rolled with seaweed. This results in an exquisite finger food perfect for kids’ snacks or entertaining guests. This recipe, bursting with umami even without wasabi, is appealing because anyone can easily follow it. Enjoy a special meal using the side dishes in your refrigerator!
Main Ingredients- Almond Anchovy Stir-fry 3 tsp (pre-made)
- Cockle Salad 3 tsp (including radish greens, perilla, etc., finely chopped)
- Cooked Rice 1 bowl
- Toasted Seaweed (Nori) 2 sheets
Sushi Vinegar Mix- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Salt A pinch
- Sugar 1 Tbsp
- Vinegar 1 Tbsp
- Salt A pinch
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare the cockle salad seasoned with greens like radish and perilla. (You can also use pre-made cockle salad.)
Step 2
Finely chop the cockle salad so that it’s not too mushy but in bite-sized pieces, preserving some texture. This makes it easier to mix with the rice and use as a filling for the gunkanmaki.
Step 3
Cut the toasted seaweed sheets into 4 long strips. The size should be appropriate for rolling the rice and toppings to create a manageable gunkanmaki.
Step 4
This is one of the key ingredients for our gunkanmaki: the almond anchovy stir-fry. The savory almonds and crispy anchovies will add an enjoyable texture and rich flavor. (Use pre-made stir-fry.)
Step 5
In the warm rice, mix in the prepared sushi vinegar mix (1 Tbsp sugar, 1 Tbsp vinegar, a pinch of salt) to make sushi rice. Once the sushi rice is ready, form it into manageable portions. Then, carefully roll each portion with a strip of toasted seaweed. Lightly moistening the edge of the seaweed with water will help it seal better.
Step 6
On top of the firmly rolled sushi rice, artfully arrange the almond anchovy stir-fry and the finely chopped cockle salad. This recipe does not include wasabi, but if you prefer, a very small amount of wasabi can be added for a different flavor profile.
Step 7
Your gunkanmaki, featuring a harmonious blend of savory almond anchovy stir-fry and tangy-sweet cockle salad, is now complete! The great advantage of this recipe is that you can easily create such a wonderful finger food using just your existing side dishes. Try making it when you want to add a special touch to an ordinary day or for a special occasion. It’s a taste that everyone, young and old, will love.
