FIOL Collaboration With Chef AKIKO THURNAUER
Kelp Cured Scallop with Ume Plum Yogurt
For kelp cured scallops
3 pieces scallops
2 pieces Konbu seaweed
1 teaspoon seasalt
Soak the Konbu seaweed in water for 20 minutes until hydrated.
Sprinkle salt on scallops.
Put one sheet of hydrated Konbu seaweed and add the salted scallops on top.
Add another sheet of Konbu seaweed on the scallops, wrap tight with plastic wrap for 2 hours to marinate.
Slice the scallops 1/8 inch thick.
For ume plum yogurt
¼ cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon ume paste
Mix yogurt and ume paste together.
For garlic chips
1 clove garlic
1 quarter canola oil
Slice garlic in thin slices.
Heat canola oil at 325F and add sliced garlic into the oil.
Fry for about 3 minutes until golden.
Assembling
Spread ume plum yoghurt paste on the plate. Add sliced scallops, and sprinkle fried garlic on the scallops.
Garnish
With picked dill.
PAIRING
Kelp Cured Scallop pairs beatifully with FIOL Prosecco Classic. With limited acidity and a moderate alcohol content it is lively and refreshing on the palate. It combines both savoury and sweet notes, perfect with fish, meat and fresh cheeses.
