Caramel Torched Scallop Nigiri
Surface is crisp! Inside is rare! "Scallop Sweet Sushi" that sweeps Taiwan's revolving sushi
Description
Evolved sushi driving Taiwanese girls crazy: thick raw scallop topped with Taiwan mayo and sugar, torched violently to make the surface candy-like like 'crème brûlée'.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Scallop(Ganbei)
- Vinegared rice
- Taiwanese mayo
- Granulated sugar(or coarse sugar)
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Mold slightly sweet vinegared rice.
- Halve fresh thick scallop (Ganbei) horizontally, place on rice.
- Spread Taiwan's sweet mayo thinly on scallop surface, heap granulated sugar (or coarse sugar) on top.
- Torch vigorously on high until sugar melts into a golden hard caramel layer to finish. Serve after slight cooling.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense sweet/savory caramel smell and scorched mayo aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Salmon (equally popular as Jiao Tang Guiyu)
Pairing
Sparkling wine、Cold green tea
Trivia
[For Youth] A combo that might anger Japanese sushi chefs, but scallop's natural sweetness and caramel savoriness sync beautifully. 'Caramel Torched' series is an absolute killer content in Taiwan conveyor belt sushi chains, drawing many youth specifically for this.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Use no wasabi/soy sauce; devour the caramel's 'crisp' texture and scallop's 'gooey' sweetness in one bite as a pure dessert!
Allergen
Seafood (Scallop), Egg (mayo)