Best Sesame Fried Head On Prawns With Cucumber Kimchi And Korean Chile Aioli Recipes

CUCUMBER KIMCHI (OI KIMCHI)

Steps:

• Cut off both ends of the cucumber. Divide the cucumber into 3 pieces then cross cut each piece length ways. You should end up with 4 to 5 cm (1.5 inch) length cucumber pieces. Put the cucumber into a large bowl then scatter the coarse sea salt around on top. Gently mix them so that the cucumber gets pickled evenly. Set it aside for 20 minutes.
• Gently brush off the salt from the cucumber then transfer the cucumber into a clean bowl. Pour in the kimchi sauce then mix them gently. (If using) Add the carrots and garlic chives then mix with the rest again. Transfer into a glass container and cover.
• Keep it at room temperature for about 12 to 18 hours then move it to the fridge. Serve once chilled.

RAMEN SLIDERS AND KIMCHI KETCHUP WITH POTATO CHIPS AND SRIRACHA AIOLI

Steps:

• For the ramen bun: Cook the ramen noodles as instructed on the package. Drain the excess water. In a large bowl, mix together the egg, package of ramen spice seasoning and the noodles until combined and the noodles are coated well.
• Evenly divide the noodles among 8 souffle cups. Allow them to set in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Heat a saute pan over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to coat the pan's surface. Tap the souffle cups upside down to release the ramen noodles and sear the patties on both sides until golden brown.
• For the Kimchi Ketchup: combine the ketchup and Korean chili paste in a bowl, mix to combine and set aside.
• For the beef patty: Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Combine the beef, cilantro, chili sauce, ketchup, soy sauce and cumin in a bowl. Form the mixture into four 4-ounce rounds, and grill to desired doneness.
• For the potato chips: Thinly slice the potatoes and keep them in a bowl of cold water until ready to fry. Preheat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Remove the potato slices from the water and pat dry. Fry the potatoes until they start to turn tan in color, then transfer to a paper towel and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Once the chips are cool, fry them a second time until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel and season with salt.
• For the sriracha aioli: Combine the mayonnaise, sriracha, honey and paprika in a bowl and set aside.
• To serve: Place a beef slider on a ramen bun. Top with some kimchi ketchup, pickled ginger and a second bun. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve with the potato chips and sriracha aioli for dipping.

SAUTEED HEAD-ON PRAWNS WITH TWO GINGER BEURRE NOISETTE

Steps:

• In a large saute pan, melt the butter on high heat until brown, about 8 to 12 minutes. Season the prawns with fleur de sel and ichimi and quickly saute for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the shallots, both gingers, and juice. Check for seasoning. (Be careful not to burn your tongue!)
• Plate the prawns on a large oval and garnish with chives.
• Wine suggestion: Renwood Viognier 1995

OI SOBAGI (KOREAN CUCUMBER KIMCHI)

Steps:

• Place cucumbers onto one end, slice in half down the length to create and x-shape, leaving the last 1/4-inch uncut; place into a bowl. Combine 8 cups water and sea salt in a saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Pour brine mixture onto the cucumbers; brine until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
• Combine red pepper flakes, 1/2 cup water, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, and fermented shrimp in a bowl; mix until sauce is thoroughly combined.
• Rinse cucumbers in cold water; place in a colander to drain. Sit until semi-dry, about 10 minutes.
• Lather cucumbers with sauce, inside and out, making sure to stuff the x-shaped cut as well. Place cucumbers, chives, radish, and sesame seeds in an air-tight container. Let sit at room temperature until flavors combine, 1 to 2 days; refrigerate until ready to serve.