
Hard Difficulty
Spicy Yellowtail Roll and Sashimi
defrost and prepare like a pro
Ingredients:
• yellowtail loin (deep frozen)
• shiso leaf (for plating)
Roll Ingredients:
• gochugaru
• soy sauce
• roasted seaweed
• rice
Brine Ratio:
Aim for 3-5% salinity
The fish could float with the right amount
Ratio for Morton Coarse Kosher Salt:
About 2.5 tbsp per 4 cups of water
(2 tsp salt per cup of water)
Prepare salt water brine:
- Heat water to about 104°F – 107°F.
- Add and mix in the salt to help it dissolve
Defrost Steps:
- Remove frozen fish from vacuum sealed package. Quick rinse with cool tap water.
- Put the fish in the brine for approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Remove the fish and quickly rinse off the brine and any salt.
- Pat dry off the fish with paper towel.
- Tightly wrap the fish with paper towels and plastic wrap.
- Put the wrapped fish on a tray to continue to defrost in the fridge. Leave for 4-6 hours.
- Once fully defrosted, work quickly to cut, prepare, and plate.
Spicy Yellowtail Roll:
- Prepare rice or sushi rice (with vinegar).
- Cube up the uneven cuts and trimmings.
- Mix in gochugaru and soysauce until evenly coated and bright red.
- Using the roasted seaweed, roll up into a maki roll.
- Cut and serve.
⭐️ Chef Notes ⭐️
- Pair with a homemade sashimi soysauce or chojang sauce, and wasabi.
