Abalone and Seaweed Roll Sushi: A Taste of the Ocean
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Introducing a special abalone and seaweed roll sushi recipe from Oh Yoon-ah on Pyeonstaurant! This sushi features savory stir-fried abalone and onions as the filling, meticulously rolled within two sheets of sea laver (gamtae) to capture the essence of the deep sea. Using two layers of gamtae intensifies its oceanic aroma and flavor. Adding steamed fish cakes and imitation crab sticks enhances both the visual appeal and the taste, making each bite a delightful experience. Enjoy the chewy texture of abalone combined with the fragrant gamtae for a sushi roll that transcends the ordinary.
Abalone Preparation and Stir-fry Ingredients- 5 abalones
- 1 tsp coarse salt (for purging sand)
- 3 Tbsp soju (for blanching)
- 1/2 onion
- 1 pinch salt (for stir-frying)
- A dash of pepper (for stir-frying)
Sushi Roll Ingredients- Fish cake (Japanese-style ‘maeran’ recommended)
- Imitation crab sticks
- Simmered burdock root
- Pickled radish (danmuji)
- 3 abalone livers (for egg omelet)
- 5 eggs
- 20 sheets of gamtae (sea laver)
- 5 bowls of cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp salt (for rice seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for rice seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for rice seasoning)
- Fish cake (Japanese-style ‘maeran’ recommended)
- Imitation crab sticks
- Simmered burdock root
- Pickled radish (danmuji)
- 3 abalone livers (for egg omelet)
- 5 eggs
- 20 sheets of gamtae (sea laver)
- 5 bowls of cooked rice
- 1 Tbsp salt (for rice seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp sesame oil (for rice seasoning)
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for rice seasoning)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, let’s prepare the abalone. Place the abalone in a bowl with 1 teaspoon of coarse salt and gently rub them for about 10 minutes to purge any sand. In a pot of boiling water, add 3 tablespoons of soju and blanch the abalone for 2-3 minutes. Adding soju helps to eliminate any fishy odor and makes the abalone’s texture more tender, facilitating easier preparation.
Step 2
Rinse the blanched abalone under cold water and carefully remove the intestines. These abalone intestines will be used later to make a flavorful abalone liver omelet. Don’t discard the abalone shells; wash them thoroughly and store them in the freezer to use for making stock later. Now, slice the abalone thinly into pieces. Since there isn’t a large quantity of abalone, slicing them very thinly will ensure a pleasant chewy texture within the sushi roll.
Step 3
Heat a pan and add the sliced abalone and onion. Season lightly with 1 pinch of salt and a dash of pepper, then stir-fry. Ensure the abalone and onion are well combined and sautéed to bring out their savory flavors.
Step 4
The delicious stir-fried abalone filling is now ready. Are you ready to prepare the other components for the sushi roll?
Step 5
Here is the gamtae, which adds a special touch to our sushi. It’s best to use plain, unseasoned gamtae for this recipe. Seasoned gamtae can be too salty and overpower the delicate oceanic aroma that we want to highlight.
Step 6
Now, let’s make the abalone liver omelet. In a bowl, combine the 3 abalone livers and 5 eggs. Whisk them well, then blend them using a blender until smooth. The abalone liver itself can be quite salty, so taste the mixture before adding any extra salt; often, no additional seasoning is needed. If the mixture seems too salty using just the livers, you can increase the amount of eggs slightly.
Step 7
Pour the blended abalone liver and egg mixture thinly into a heated pan to create the abalone liver omelet. Cook over low heat to prevent burning and ensure an even, golden color.
Step 8
All the ingredients for the abalone gamtae sushi roll are now prepared! We have the chewy stir-fried abalone and onion, the sweet and sour pickled radish, the crisp simmered burdock root, and the rich abalone liver omelet. For an extra aesthetic touch, consider using round ‘maeran’ fish cakes, similar to those served in Japanese restaurants, instead of regular fish cakes. Other common sushi roll ingredients like imitation crab sticks can also be included according to your preference.
Step 9
It’s time to roll the gamtae sushi! Rolling with two sheets of gamtae instead of one will significantly enhance the sea laver’s aroma and flavor, making it even more delicious. However, when rolling with two sheets, the sushi roll will be thicker, so ensure your knife is sharp for clean cuts. The gamtae can be slightly tough, so be mindful when rolling.
Step 10
Spread a thin, even layer of cooked rice onto the sushi nori (seaweed sheet). If the rice layer is too thick, it can mask the flavors of the filling. Then, carefully arrange the stir-fried abalone and onion, followed by the appetizing abalone liver omelet.
Step 11
If you find the abalone liver omelet to be too strong in flavor, consider adding some fresh perilla leaves (mina ri) to balance the taste. The refreshing aroma of perilla leaves complements the abalone beautifully.
Step 12
Carefully wrap the filling with the two sheets of gamtae and roll it tightly. Voila! The exceptionally flavorful abalone gamtae sushi roll is complete. The chewy texture of the abalone, combined with the deep oceanic notes of the gamtae, creates a culinary experience far beyond that of a traditional sushi roll.
Step 13
Behold the colorful and visually stunning gamtae abalone sushi roll! The captivating aroma of the gamtae is truly remarkable. It’s difficult to determine whether the abalone or the gamtae is the star – they are both equally outstanding. Personally, I was particularly impressed by the rich flavor of the gamtae. This is a dish perfect for special occasions or when you desire a truly unique meal. Give it a try!
