Category: Appetizer

Chili Lime Tuna Crudo with Mango Juice


A few weeks ago, I was lucky enough to be invited to a bluefin tuna carving event with Fleishigs magazine and Akimori restaurant at the kosher.com test kitchen, sponsored by Tuscanini. They brought in a 158lb. bluefin tuna that had been caught that very day in Mexico, and they carved it right in front of us! It was fascinating.

The tuna was broken down into akame (lean), chutoro (medium-fatty) and otoro (fattiest) and prepared in different styles – shashimi, nigiri, torched and lightly seasoned. They also set up a poke bar for us to make our own bowls! It was such a fun way to learn about the different styles of fish and their preparation and we had a blast! The best part was getting to take home a goodie bag of otoro, the most prized part of the fish, and I knew I had to make something extra special. With Passover in mind, I decided to create a bright and fresh mango juice to cut the richness of the fish, and it was epic!! I hope you give it a try!

 

Chili Lime Tuna Crudo with Mango Juice

1 ripe mango
2″ chunk of ginger
juice of 1 lime
3 tbsp water
kosher salt, to taste
1 lb. sushi grade tuna
1 Thai chili, thinly sliced
2 radishes, thinly sliced
handful of microgreens
zest of 1/2 lime
2 tbsp good quality extra virgin olive oil
flaky salt

Method:

Using a blender or food processor, blend the mango, ginger, lime juice and water until pureed. Strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve, pressing down on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Season with salt, to taste.

Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice the fish in a single stroke.

Transfer the fish to a large platter, dispersing it in an even pattern. Using a small pitcher, pour the mango juice around the fish, taking care to fill the empty spaces and not pour it over the fish.

Garnish with radishes, chilies, microgreens and lime zest. Drizzle with olive oil and finish with flaky salt.

Serve cold.


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Yangnyeom Salmon

To know me is to love Trader Joes. No really! I always say, it’s cheaper than therapy (well maybe not anymore!), but whenever I’m having a bad day, or I just need to get out, I head to TJ’s. I love how their products are seasonal and constantly changing, and while not everything is kosher, their products inspire me a lot in the kitchen.

So when I saw their new kosher yangnyeom sauce on the market, I just HAD to have it. Firstly, because it’s Korean, and Korean food is my jam. Secondly because it’s spiced with gochujang, my absolute favorite umami-rich chili paste. And obviously because it’s kosher and pareve – I had to check it out.

Yangnyeom in Korean means “seasoned” or “marinated,” and it’s most famously associated with Yangnyeom chicken, a popular Korean fried chicken dish coated in the sweet and spicy sauce.

Traditional yangnyeom sauce is made with a combination of ketchup, gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, rice syrup or honey, garlic, and sometimes other seasonings like ginger, vinegar, and sesame oil. To me it tastes like teriyaki sauce, only spicier and more umami.

I think it would be great on fried or grilled chicken, meat, or fish!


Yangnyeom Salmon

6 slices salmon fillet
1/2 cup Trader Joes yangnyeom sauce (may sub teriyaki mixed with gochujang, to taste)-
1 pint button mushrooms, sliced
2 scallions, chopped
2 tsp black and white sesame seeds
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Method:

Place salmon in a parchment lined baking dish. Top with mushrooms, scallions and sesame seeds. Pour the yangnyeom sauce over it and drizzle with oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes, until fish is flaky.

Variation: use thawed edamame in place of mushrooms.

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panko salmon with almond butter sauce
chili lime crispy salmon
sweet chili broccoli salmon

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Hamantachos! Eggroll Nachos

Oh em geeeeeeee you guysssss!! I have not been this excited about a recipe in some time (I say that every time, don’t I?!), but seriously now – these nachos are a DREAM! The idea came to me by way of apricot hamantaschen – the triangle shape (perfect for eggroll wrappers or wontons) and the apricot filling – only savory – which I do best.

Who doesn’t love some warm sauteed cabbage, pop-in-your-mouth edamame, and crunchy wonton chips. And the duck sauce? It’s always the favorite part! So I made my own, with an apricot jam base, flavored to perfection with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil and sriracha. oh. so. good.

This recipe is just perfect for the Purim meal. Finger food for noshing  – just what I like to serve! And you can even set up a BYOB station so people can build their own bowl!

 

Hamantachos

6 eggroll skins, sliced into triangles
canola oil, for frying
1.5 lbs. ground dark meat turkey or chicken
1 scant tbsp minced ginger
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tbsp + 1 tsp neutral oil (grapeseed, avocado), divided
2 1/2 tsp sesame oil, divided
soy sauce, to taste
kosher salt, to taste
1/4 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/4 head red cabbage, thinly sliced
1 large carrot, julienned
1 cup frozen edamame, thawed
3 scallions, chopped
1 tbsp black and white sesame seeds

Apricot Jam Duck Sauce
1 cup good quality apricot jam
2 clove garlic, grated on microplane
1″ chunk ginger, grated on microplane
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1-2 tsp sriracha

Method:

Heat a generous amount of canola oil in a frying pan. Add a few eggroll wrappers at a time and fry until golden, flipping after 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Heat a large saute pan or wok, add 1 tbsp neutral oil and 1 tsp sesame oil. Add the ground turkey, season with salt and cook until crumbly and no longer pink. Season to taste with soy sauce (about 2-3 tsp). Remove from the pan.

Add another tbsp neutral oil and tsp of sesame oil. Stir in the green and red cabbage and carrots. Stir fry until softened, seasoning with salt and soy sauce, to taste. Remove from the pan.

Add a tsp of netural oil and a 1/2 tsp sesame oil to the pan and stir in the edamame. Stir fry until lightly toasted, seasoning with salt. Remove from the pan.

In a small saucepan, add the duck sauce ingredients, bring to a simmer, whisking to break up the jam. Cool slightly.

Layer the nachos: Spread the eggroll wrappers out on a platter, top with warm sauteed cabbage, ground turkey crumbles, edamame, scallions and sesame seeds. Drizzle the duck sauce generously over the nachos and serve immediately.

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Haman Holipches Stuffed Leeks

What are Haman holipches you ask? Good question! Traditional holipches refers to stuffed cabbage – one of my favorite traditional foods growing up, but this version uses leeks instead of cabbage, and they’re wrapped up in the same style of samosas, to form a perfect triangle – just the thing for Purim! (watch the Instagram reel to see how it’s done!).

I’m a huge fan of leeks (it’s my favorite part of the chicken soup!), so when I saw some variations on this recipe on Instagram, I knew I had to jump on the trend and create my own version, inspired by some Persian flavors including apricot and mint.

These Purim pockets honor the tradition of eating kreplach during the holiday, because their hidden filling symbolizes the hidden nature of the Purim miracle. Kind of like why we eat hamantaschen too!

Haman Holipches

3 leeks
1.15 lbs. ground beef (not lean)
3/4 cup jasmine or basmati rice (raw)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup sliced dried apricots
1 thai red chili, minced
1/4 cup chopped mint
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp kosher salt

Sauce:
2 cups water
1/3 cup silan
zest of 1/2 lemon
juice of 1 lemon
1/4 tsp allspice
1 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. While the water boils, trim the leeks by removing the root and the dark green tops. Cut along the length of the leeks and peel the first few layers apart until the peels are no longer wide enough to use for filling (depending on the thickness of the leeks, you should be able to use the first 6 layers or so).

Wash the leek peels well to remove dirt and transfer to the boiling water to blanch for 2 minutes – until softened and pliable. Transfer to a paper towel.

Finely chop the leftover leek (that was too narrow to use for wrapping) until you have 1/2 cup.

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, chopped leek, garlic, chili pepper, apricots, mint, parsley and spices. Mix until fully incorporated.

Working with 1 sheet of leek at a time, place a large spoonful of filling in the top corner of the leek and fold it over in a triangular pattern, folding it over itself repeatedly until you have a single triangular shaped pocket.

Layer the pockets into a Pyrex dish, overlapping slightly.

In a large measuring cup, combine the sauce ingredients. Pour over the leeks. Wrap with a layer of parchment paper and foil and bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover, raise the oven temperature to 425 degrees and continue to cook, uncovered, until the leeks start to brown around the edges and the sauce thickens, about 20-25 minutes.

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salmon en croute with creamed leeks

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Salami Wellington

It’s amazing how I’ve been trashing up salami here for Purim on the blog for 12 years now and I still get so excited about it. AND I still, somehow, come up with new and exciting ideas! This year is probably my favorite because I’ve ALWAYS wanted to make beef wellington and I couldn’t believe just how awesome it turned out! Yes, it’s a bit of a patchke, but it’s so beautiful to serve, especially for your Purim meal!

Why have I been trashing up salami for 12 years now? I started the trend on my blog years ago for Purim since salami is hung like Haman was hung on the gallows! My drunken hasselback salami went crazy viral, as did my salami babka a few years later! I hope you love this one as much as I do!

Happy Purim!

Salami Wellington

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 large shallot, finely minced
16oz. finely minced cremini mushrooms
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
2 tsp fresh thyme
salt and pepper, to taste
splash of whiskey, optional
5 strips Abeles & Heymann beef fry
2 tbsp dijon mustard
14oz. Abeles & Heymann salami
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg yolk, thinned out with a splash of water

Method:

In a shallow pan, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots and saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms and saute over high heat until all the liquid has been released and the mixture is mostly dry, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, thyme, salt and pepper and stir to incorporate, saute 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with whiskey, if desired. Remove the mushroom mixture from the pan and transfer to a plate or baking sheet. Place in the freezer to cool.

Lay a large piece of Saran wrap on your work surface. Place slices of beef fry down in a row, overlapping slighty. Spread the mushroom mixture over it. Brush the salami with dijon mustard and place on top of the mushrooms. Lifting the Saran wrap, roll the layers around the salami, tightening the roll around the sides until taut. Place in the freezer while you prepare the puff pastry.

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Lightly roll out the puff pastry to smooth out the folds. Take the second sheet of puff pastry, and using a lattice cutter, cut out a strip of lattice.

Remove the roll of salami from the freezer. Place on the solid sheet of puff pastry, wrap it around tightly and seal the ends. Brush with egg wash. Wrap the lattice sheet of puff pastry over it and brush with additional eggwash.

Transfer to a parchment lined baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Slice and serve.

Other salami recipes:

last year: salami chopped sandwich
two years ago: sweet & sour salami
three year: roasted antipasto salad
four years ago: salami nduja
five years ago: salami tarte tatin
six years ago: salami potato latkes
seven years ago: salami babka
eight years ago: salami quiche
nine years ago: beer battered salami chips with beer mustard
ten years ago: drunken hasselback salami
eleven years ago: salami chips

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