Diver Scallop, Uni, Strawberry, Yuzu Vinegar, and Nori

Adapted by StarChefs.com
May 2014
Yield: 4 servings
INGREDIENTS:
salt
4 large sea scallops cleaned, roe removed, and frill reserved for another purpose
12 half pieces sea urchin
8 kaiware radish sprout
8 slices Mara des Bois strawberries
Yuzu vinegar
Okinawa sea salt
12 strips nori cut into 1-inch triangles
METHOD:
Diver Scallop, Uni, Strawberry, Yuzu Vinegar, and Nori
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Blanch scallops 10 seconds and plunge into an ice bath. If the scallop has sediment on the top and bottom surfaces, remove by thinly slicing the top and bottom from the scallop, careful not to remove too much muscle. Slice the scallops into thirds.
Wrap uni with scallop slices and plate ¾-inch apart. Place kaiware sprouts in between scallops, along with 2 strawberries per plate. Season each scallop with a drizzle of yuzu vinegar and sprinkle with sea salt. Garnish with nori.

Chef Niki Nakayama
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3455 Overland Avenue
Los Angeles, CA
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