Japanese Wasabi Marinade Recipes

JAPANESE WASABI SOY SALMON

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, wasabi, and sesame oil in a plastic bag or bowl and add fish. Marinate for at least 5 minutes or more, turning occasionally to coat.
• Remove fish and keep leftover marinade.
• Spay cooking pan with spray and broil salmon on each side for 2-4 minutes.
• Add remaining marinade and cook for another 2 minutes or until done.
• Serve with pink sushi ginger, brown rice and vegetables (not included in calories).

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.

WASABI SOY DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine ingrediesnts, whisking with a fork, and use as a dipping sauce!

WASABI MARINATED BEEF SATAY WITH FIERY JAPANESE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Trim all fat from steak and place in freezer for one hour.
• Remove from freezer and cut steak across grain into thin strips, approximately 1/4" thick.
• Combine marinade ingredients and place in zip-loc bag.
• Add steak strips to marinade and put in refrigerator for at least 3 hours.
• While beef is marinating soak wooden skewers in cold water.
• Remove beef from marinade and discard marinade.
• Thread beef, weaving back & forth onto skewers.
• Season as desired.
• Place skewers on grill over medium ash-covered coals.
• Grill, uncovered for 5-6 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness.
• Combine all ingredients for Fiery Japanese Dipping Sauce and dip cooked beef in sauce.