Single Guy Chef

Matsuhisa Three Salsas

Posted on 03. May, 2007 by singleguychef in Recipes, Sauces & Marinades

This recipe is from Nobu and you can find it in, Nobu, the cookbook.
You can also find this recipe at epicurious.com.

Ingredients

Matsuhisa Salsa - Yields 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (330 ml)
1/2 cup (60 g) finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1/4 teaspoon chili oil
1/4 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1/2 cup (10 g) finely chopped parsley leaves

For Maui Onion Salsa - Yields 2 1/4 cups (450 ml)
1 cup (100 g) finely chopped Maui onion
3/4 cup (150 g) finely chopped tomato
6 tablespoons Ponzu
2 teaspoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon hot chili sauce

For Jalapeño Salsa - Yields 1 3/4 cups (350 ml)
2 finely chopped jalapeños
1 1/4 cups (125 g) finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon sea salt
5 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
5 tablespoons lemon juice

Preparation

Make Matsuhisa Salsa:
Combine all the ingredients. Add the parsley just before use.

Make Maui Onion Salsa:
Combine all ingredients.

Make Jalapeño Salsa:
Combine all ingredients.

Assemble oysters:
1. Remove the oysters from their shells and rinse under cold water. Drain.

2. Arrange the oysters in their shells on a serving dish lined with crushed ice and top with a little of each salsa — i.e. four oysters per salsa.

3. Sprinkle the chives over the Maui Onion Salsa.

Tags: matsuhisa, Recipes, salsas