Description
A premium creative sushi receiving cheers at banquets, topping (or rolling) fragrantly torched Taiwan's premium specialty Karasumi (mullet roe) and thin-sliced apple on vinegared rice.
Restaurants serving Karasumi and Apple Sushi
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Karasumi(Wu Yu Zi)
- Apple
- Vinegared rice
- Kaoliang liquor(for torching)
- Nori
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Peel thin skin of premium Taiwan 'Wu Yu Zi (Karasumi)', brush Kaoliang liquor (or rice wine) on surface.
- Torch (or pan-fry) briefly until surface browns fragrantly (*Leave inside sticky medium-rare).
- Slice torched Karasumi ~5mm thick.
- Slice apple thin to the same size.
- Place apple then Karasumi on rice, secure wrapping with a nori band to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense ocean aroma of torched Karasumi and fruity apple smell
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sliced daikon (most traditional Taiwan Karasumi garnish)
Pairing
Premium Kaoliang liquor、Dry white wine
Trivia
[For Adults] Sublimating the 'Karasumi + Apple (or daikon/scallions)' snack—always served at Taiwan Lunar New Year or wedding banquets—directly into sushi. Apple's 'crisp sweet/sourness' perfectly neutralizes Karasumi's 'sticky supreme saltiness and umami'; a genius pairing in Taiwan food culture.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Top with a little 'white scallion curl (or garlic slice)', resetting Karasumi's rich saltiness with scallion heat while downing alcohol!
Allergen
Seafood (Karasumi)