Ingredients

  • 1 piece kombu about 1 inch
  • 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mirin
  • 1 teaspoon sake
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 2 teaspoons bonito flakes dried, optional
  • yuzu
  • 2 tablespoons agave syrup
  • 2 tablespoons yuzu
  • 1 cup nama yuba
  • 1 uni
  • 4 pieces shiso chiffonade

Method

  • If you can't find nama, make your own: Make name yuba, simmer 1 quart soymilk on low and when skin forms, harvest and set aside. Repeat.
  • To make the ponzu sauce, add kombu to vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, sake, and salt and pepper, and let sit 15 mins. Then bring to a just boil. Remove from heat and add bonito and zest. Let sit for another 15 mins. Add citrus juices and honey. Stir to mix. Strain.
  • On an appetizer spoon, place a teaspoon of vinaigrette, then a dollop of nama yuba, top with a piece of uni. Garnish with shiso leaves ribbons. Serve immediately.