Yokan

A firm, elegant jelly of sweet red bean paste and agar set into blocks and sliced into refined portions.

Ingredients

• 700g fresh salmon fillets
• 2 cups soba noodles
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 tsp wasabi paste
• 2 tbsp neutral vegetable oil
• 1 cup daikon radish, sliced
• a handful of fresh shiso leaves, chopped
• bonito flakes, for serving
• 400ml water
• 1 tsp white sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with neutral vegetable oil.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the ramen noodles and cracked black pepper until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, blend the bonito flakes with the chicken stock until smooth and well incorporated.

4. 4

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 20 mins.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

7. 7

   Garnish with shiso leaves or a dusting of toasted sesame oil.

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